Repro ID: H6400
Title: Opening of the oyster market at Billingsgate.
Description: An 'Illustrated London News' engraving from August 1843, depicting the opening of the oyster market at Billingsgate. A fish market had existed here from the 11th century, and remained here until 1982, when it was moved to Poplar.
Creator: 'Illustrated London News'
Date: 15 August 1843
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
