Original description by George Birch in 1894
Caledonian Road, King's Cross, is an immense emporium for the sale of sheep, cows, pigs, and calves. The market days are Mondays and Thursdays, and great numbers of animals are exhibited for sale, especially on Mondays, when they somtimes number over 15,700. In the centre of the market is a clock tower, around which are the offices of the clerk and other officials.
Other observations
Built by the city of London Corporation in 1855 (see wikipedia). Today only the clock tower remains in what is now Caledonian Park.
Geolocation
Subject at centre of picture: TQ 3020 8480
Camera position: possibly TQ 3036 8475, in Market Road
Camera height: on step ladder or standing on a cart.
View direction: WNW?
View angle: 70° approx.
Focal length (35mm equiv): 26mm approx.
Nearest similar geograph
Not the same view direction.
Technical information
See here.