Butcher shop in Falkirk Steeple

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1902
 Description
A butcher’s shop is located in the Steeple. Meat hangs in the window and cow carcasses lie against the outside wall. Three butchers, two with knives and sharpeners, stand with a lady in black. On either side is a pony and trap, one with a young butcher's boy as driver.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
Circa 1902
Subject person
Subject place
Steeple/High St/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
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Subject notes
The trap on the right would be used for deliveries. That on the left is probably private transport for a better-off family. It was normal practice for carcases to be hung outside a butcher's shop.

Food hygiene laws became more rigorous over the 20th century. Horse-drawn transport was used for local journeys and deliveries.

STEEPLE 8880 7990
Accession number
P12319

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