Road Side Vegetable Seller- Just A Street Shot.
Costermonger, Coster or Costard is a street seller of fruit (such as apples) and vegetables, in London and other British towns. They were ubiquitous in mid-Victorian England, and some are still found in markets. As usual with street-sellers, they would use a loud sing-song cry or chant to attract attention. Their cart might be stationary at a market stall, or mobile (horse-drawn or wheelbarrow). The term is derived from the words costard (a now-extinct medieval variety of large, ribbed apple) and monger; i.e., seller.
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In 2008, Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City announced plans to license 1000 street vendors (the name costermonger is not used in America) Green Carts to sell fresh fruits and vegetables. The announcement spurred hopes for a revival of costermongering.
Road Side Vegetable Seller- Just A Street Shot.
Costermonger, Coster or Costard is a street seller of fruit (such as apples) and vegetables, in London and other British towns. They were ubiquitous in mid-Victorian England, and some are still found in markets. As usual with street-sellers, they would use a loud sing-song cry or chant to attract attention. Their cart might be stationary at a market stall, or mobile (horse-drawn or wheelbarrow). The term is derived from the words costard (a now-extinct medieval variety of large, ribbed apple) and monger; i.e., seller.
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In 2008, Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City announced plans to license 1000 street vendors (the name costermonger is not used in America) Green Carts to sell fresh fruits and vegetables. The announcement spurred hopes for a revival of costermongering.