Gezicht op de Billingsgate Fish Market te Londen c. 1850 - 1880

This stereoscopic photograph by Valentine Blanchard, titled "Gezicht op de Billingsgate Fish Market te Londen," captures the bustling Billingsgate Fish Market in London circa 1850-1880. The image, taken from the water's edge, offers a detailed view of the market's grand architecture, with its clock tower and arched doorways. The scene is filled with small boats, highlighting the market's lively activity as a center for fishing and trade. Blanchard's use of stereoscopic photography adds depth and realism, immersing the viewer in the bustling atmosphere of 19th century London.