We tend to think that street food is a feature of the last half century, be it the hot potato stall or burger van, but not so.
Charles Dickens recorded the pie stalls which were a feature of the streets of London and other cities and towns, when many working-class homes had only the most limited cooking facilities.
And six decades ago, Uncle George would often treat us to a bag of hot chestnuts as part of visiting the Christmas lights.
Location; Market Street
Pictures; street food, 2019, from the collection of Andrew Simpson
Charles Dickens recorded the pie stalls which were a feature of the streets of London and other cities and towns, when many working-class homes had only the most limited cooking facilities.
And six decades ago, Uncle George would often treat us to a bag of hot chestnuts as part of visiting the Christmas lights.
Location; Market Street
Pictures; street food, 2019, from the collection of Andrew Simpson
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