Cattle market 1880

Description

Groups of buyers observing the animals at a Peterborough market in 1880. Livestock markets like this used to be widespread but have now largely disappeared. The original black and white photograph interested me because of the character of the men, the groupings and the lack of colour which allowed me free reign. I kept the colour palette limited to retain the nostalgic feel of the time, while adding a shot of colour to bring it into the present.