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During the Victorian era, fishmongers were typically small, independent businesses often run by families. They would have a shop or stall on a street corner or in a market, selling a variety of fresh and saltwater fish.
Some common features of Victorian fishmongers include:
1. Small stalls or shops with excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards.
2. Fresh fish was delivered daily, often in baskets or on ice, which were cleaned out each day.
3. Fishmongers would display their fish on ice or in glass cases for customers to inspect.
4. Prices fluctuated depending on the type of fish and the season, but fishmongers were generally fair and honest in their dealings.
5. Fishmongers would often have to work long hours and be up early to receive the daily deliveries of fish.
6. Many fishmongers were also skilled at preparing and filleting fish, and would offer this service to their customers.
7. Fishmongers would also sell other seafood products such as oysters, mussels, and lobsters.
8. It was common for fishmongers to shout out to potential customers passing by to entice them into their store, sometimes with exaggerated claims about the quality or freshness of their fish.
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