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Old Spitalfields Market
 Old Spitalfields Market ... simply 'Spitalfields' as it is fondly known, is the world-famous East London destination. Home to a flourishing creative community, Spitalfields has over the last 14 years secured a place at the forefront of interiors, fashion, the arts and food.Newest Review: ... and vegetable market until 1991 when that was located to a new venue in Leyton. However there is still an excellent market there selling a huge variety of goods. These new or second hand goods include clothes, jewellery, furniture, lighting and other household items, CDs and records, organic foods, books, fruit and vegetables and natural cosmetics. Many of the vendors make their wares ... more ... themselves so of course the advantage is they are unique. Whilst some of these items can be expensive I find they are cheaper and of better quality than similar products at other markets such as Camden. There is a great choice of restaurants, cafes and fast ...more |
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Old Spitalfields Market: Save this historic site from redevelopment! (369 words)
by - written on 17/08/01 (Very useful, 89 readings)
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The origins of this market date back to the 16th century, Spitalfields market shares its somewhat unpleasant title with the surrounding area. The name comes from the medieval hospital called the St Mary's Spital, that was founded there at the end of the 11th century to look after pregnant women and the sick and impoverished. The building in which the market is held, is in the heart of the area where Jack the Ripper committed gruesome murders. The huge site was the location for a large fruit and vegetable market until 1991 when that was located to a new venue in Leyton. However there is still an excellent market there selling a huge variety of goods. These ... Read the complete review
The Spitalfields Market (162 words)
by - written on 05/09/00 (Useful, 86 readings)
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This is one of the nicest markets in London. It is situated very near to Liverpool St. tube station, and is very easy to find from there. There’s all the usual stuff that you expect to find at a market place; stamp collections, book stalls, cloth stalls, jewellery stalls, but as well as all that stuff, there are also a number of takeaway food stalls and restaurants. Situated next to the market, there is a sports centre, very good for a kick about in your lunch break, or a game of tennis, or badminton. On top of all this, the place actually looks nicer than any other market; this might be partly because of the fact that it is semi indoors, which seems appealing, and ... Read the complete review
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