London ice carts, 1850. Artist: Unknown

London ice carts, 1850. Artist: Unknown

1-152-706 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

London ice carts, 1850. In cold weather the London poor collected ice for which they were paid between 12p and 70p per cart of 2 hundredweight, depending on the severity of the weather. The ice was taken to insulated warehouses and used to keep food fresh in summer.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Weather & Seasons

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Locations & Buildings Other

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People Other

Society & Culture Wealth & Poverty


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3740x2802
File Size : 30,702kb


Aliases

  1. 002372
  1. 002372
  1. 0390001653
  1. 1-152-706
  1. 1152706
  1. 1653

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