Much of the meat displayed here was shipped from Argentina. Following the development of refrigerated steamships in the late 19th century the British and European markets were opened up to the cattle ranchers of South America. The photograph was taken for the meat importers Swift & Company Ltd.
This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series of photographic negatives and prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Jwc: Bedford Lemere And Company
Meat Market, Food And Drink
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