Smithfield sharpers, or the countrymen defrauded Product:Canvas View of the Dick Whittington

View of the Dick Whittington Inn

showing the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles

twice the amount originally estimated

'Isabella'

Billingsgate Market became established on Billingsgate Wharf during the 16th century

Smithfield sharpers, or the countrymen defrauded Product:Canvas View of the Dick Whittington'Smithfield sharpers, or the countrymen defrauded', c1787. Seven men round a card table in a Smithfield tavern include two countrymen, one old and sleeping, the other young and innocent inspecting his cards. The townsmen, including the young man's opponent, look on with crafty expressions while a barmaid chalks up a score in the background.