Flower Sellers in Martin Place, Sydney

This image of Martin Place in the early 1900s is a fabulous glimpse into the past, and a link with the present. Martin Place has always been a hive of bustling activity, full of people going about their daily work. This activity has made it a popular place for people selling goods like flowers, as the postcard shows. Flower sellers were plying their trade in Martin Place (then known as Moore Street) in the 19^th century, often setting up their stalls near the stairs of the General Post Office. In the 20^th century, this trade in flowers continued to thrive and flower sellers can still be seen selling their colourful blooms today.