May Day Green: Advertising posters & business activity
This busy scene at the edge of May Day Green shows 'business' being conducted under a background of large advertising posters (Burlington Arcade rear), typical of the late Victorian/Edwardian eras. Mostly men, the participants would chat and discuss trade, make 'deals' etc, a very important and underrated part of market days. Note the horse to the right of the image, its cart excluded. The suited men in bowlers and caps have an air of importance as they stride across the market place area.
May Day Green
File Number: EGT169
Tasker Trust