Kingston Upon Thames, The Market Place 1890
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A close inspection of the shops to either side of the Market Hall reveals their late medieval origins. The plots are small, and to use the land to its best advantage the owners have built upwards, not quite like a modern skyscraper but daring for its time. The small independent trader was able to increase his earnings by renting the upper floors – an example is the hairdresser's salon in the right-hand side background. Transport was still dependent on the horse, and the pedestrian had to be careful crossing the roadway so as to avoid the droppings.
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