Monday 24 June 2013

Leadenhall market


 
Leadenhall Market can be found in the City of London. It dates back to the 14th cent and was originally a meat and poultry market. This continued well into the 20th cent and then gradually a variety of retail shops began to trade in the market. If you visit during the week, especially at lunch time, it is full of city workers enjoying their lunch at one of the many restaurants, cafes or pubs. These photos were taken on a Sunday when the market is closed.





In 1881 the market was redesigned and the stone structures replaced with wrought iron and glasswork.



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32 comments:

  1. I love markets and what a wonderful looking one this is!! Your captures are terrific!! Hope you have a great week!

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  2. I too love markets. Great shots!

    Mary, MI

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  3. The architecture is interesting and I think it's great that it has been remodeled to keep it in use.

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  4. London is so filled with fascinating mews and little streets, but I guess that's what makes it such a great city.Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. I was thinking where are the people? Well, then I read you took these pics on a sunday! London is one big city!

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  6. An amazing place and fascinating to think it has been in use for so long.

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  7. Amazing place! Great capture!

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  8. It looks like a nice place, especially for the nearby workers to have their lunch. Great photos! Have a happy week!

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  9. Good to see it's under-cover ... Wonderful old-world ambiance to the place.

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  10. Great shots. I especially like that last one. I must get to England some time. I'm sure I'd love exploring all the history in person!

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  11. Can't wait to visit England next year!

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  12. This ceiling gives so much light! It reminds me of an old indoor mall in the Hague where I was last week, called the Passage. (Am now back in the USA recovering from jet lag:))

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  13. Very attractive market. I always enjoy your posts.

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  14. Nice views! Markets look different in different parts of world. This one is unique!

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  15. The place has a lot of style. I bet is fun to be there when it is hustling and bustling.

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  16. Nice shots and very festive with all the flags!

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  17. Markets are a little sad when they are empty.

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  18. Nice architecture.

    I think the kids turned into "were-children" in the full moon!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  19. oh I wish I knew about this market when we were in London in 2005. It looks like a fascinating place to visit.
    Have a wonderful week, and thanks for stopping by my blog today.

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  20. looks like a wonderful place...

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  21. Wonderful shots! I love thinking about all the things that have happened in these old places. It's fascinating!

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  22. Not sure why but looking at the first picture I was suddenly reminded of the early crusaders. Beautiful captures!

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  23. It doesn't matter how many times I go to London there is always something new to add to my list.

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  24. London is certainly full of wonderful surprises. beautiful architecture.

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  25. Looks beautiful ! something new to discover in London !

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  26. I loved my visit to London many years ago.... Michelle

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  27. I am so glad that these historical old markets find new uses across the centuries and this is a real gem.

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  28. Great shots of the traditional market.

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  29. You certanly show me places round London I never knew about, keep it up.

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  30. I came across an old photo of Leadenhall Market in 1910 this weekend. Fun to compare your photos. Let me know if you would like me to email it to you.

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