Comments on: The Barrows Of Spitalfields

By: John Pearson

John Pearson — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:11:25 +0000

My uncle used to make these barrows,he supplied old and new Covent Garden markets.I have never seen a more skilled tradesman, he could write italic in the wood.He worked for himself in neal st Covent Garden and his name was Johnny Sullivan but his company name was Ellen Keeley

By: Susan Green

Susan Green — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:20:33 +0000

I am working on a dictionary of different animal drawn vehicles and came across this term TOTTER’S CART or DRAY – This is the name of a vehicle of British origin with the following description: “This is a flat, dray-type vehicle, similar to the HAWKER’S CART, but with a shorter wheelbase and a driving seat raised on curved or straight irons above the front wheels. Although the front wheels were formerly much smaller than those at the back, the majority are now equirotal and fitted with pneumatic tyres. The underbody of the vehicle is mounted on elliptical or semi-elliptical leaf springs, while the shafts are usually curved. Previously used by the costermongers and street traders of London, they are now mainly concerned with the collection of scrap metal and second-hand goods. Those found in other areas, especially in the Midlands and industrial North of England, are often without a driving seat…” Donald John Smith. Discovering Horse Drawn Commercial Vehicles. Aylesbury, Bucks, England : Shire Publications, 1977, page 59. Other Reference: Donald John Smith. A Dictionary Of Horse-drawn Vehicles. London : J. A. Allen, 1988, page 162. I haven’t found any other references to Totter’s cart. The dictionary definition that would fit this spells it with one T. I did find some old pictures on ebay that seem to fit this description, they are pulled by a single horse. Has anyone heard of the term Totter’s Cart?

By: Louis

Louis — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:43:58 +0000

I have a large selection of barrow wheels for sale.

I can be contacted on 07825 480 851.

Louis McCullough

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 25 May 2021 17:53:11 +0000

Hi I have 2 Vintage London market fruit and veg barrows from the golbourne road market near portobello

By: Tom green

Tom green — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:13:35 +0000

I am a wheelwright and came across your post whilst researching the design of costermonger barrows for a project I am making. thank you for your work it was extremely helpful and very interesting. Tom Green http://www.heritagecraft.co.uk

By: Lucy Dunsford

Lucy Dunsford — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 13:55:29 +0000

Hello,
I currently have one of these barrows for sale, almost identical to the one in these photos.
I’m in East Sussex. Please feel free to email me if it’s of any interest lucy_dunsford16@hotmail.cim

By: Louis

Louis — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:34:11 +0000

Would anyone who knows a wheelright or restorers of these barrows please contact me on 07825 480951 or louis.mac@hotmail.co.uk

Warmest regards

Louis McCullough

NB. Should anyone reading this wish to buy a barrow then simply email me to express your genuine interest and I will get back to you with the prices and pictures.

By: Michael Leach

Michael Leach — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:09:48 +0000

My Grandad owned Leach Bros and used to make and maintain the stalls and supply to lots of the London markets, (his stalls were used in the film Oliver). I am trying to find one for my Dad and would appreciate it if anybody knows where I can find one, even if still in use.
My Grandads yard was vandalised and burnt down back in the early 80’s, not insured and no prospect to get back up and running he died 6 months later.

Thanks, appreciate any info.

Mike

By: Marc Herbert

Marc Herbert — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:54:16 +0000

Hello their I’m a greengrocer and still hire my stalls from hiller bros my dad started up in 1974 and we’ve used him all the way we hire 4 stalls from him I am on globe town market on the roman road selling fruit and veg.to Darren McManus I think I have 1 of your old stalls now Joe told me it used too sell champagne and oysters have had it for about 15 years

By: graham

graham — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:25:59 +0000

i have barrow e howard spittafields forsale 07938565487