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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In 1881 the market was redesigned and the stone structures replaced with wrought iron and glasswork.
I love markets and what a wonderful looking one this is!! Your captures are terrific!! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI too love markets. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteMary, MI
The architecture is interesting and I think it's great that it has been remodeled to keep it in use.
ReplyDeleteLondon 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.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking where are the people? Well, then I read you took these pics on a sunday! London is one big city!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing place and fascinating to think it has been in use for so long.
ReplyDeletestill a beautiful place. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing place! Great capture!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a nice place, especially for the nearby workers to have their lunch. Great photos! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteGood to see it's under-cover ... Wonderful old-world ambiance to the place.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to visit England next year!
ReplyDeleteThis 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:))
ReplyDeleteVery attractive market. I always enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteNice views! Markets look different in different parts of world. This one is unique!
ReplyDeleteThe place has a lot of style. I bet is fun to be there when it is hustling and bustling.
ReplyDeleteNice shots and very festive with all the flags!
ReplyDeleteMarkets are a little sad when they are empty.
ReplyDeleteNice architecture.
ReplyDeleteI think the kids turned into "were-children" in the full moon!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
oh I wish I knew about this market when we were in London in 2005. It looks like a fascinating place to visit.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, and thanks for stopping by my blog today.
looks like a wonderful place...
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! I love thinking about all the things that have happened in these old places. It's fascinating!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured!!
ReplyDeleteNot sure why but looking at the first picture I was suddenly reminded of the early crusaders. Beautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter how many times I go to London there is always something new to add to my list.
ReplyDeleteLondon is certainly full of wonderful surprises. beautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful ! something new to discover in London !
ReplyDeleteI loved my visit to London many years ago.... Michelle
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that these historical old markets find new uses across the centuries and this is a real gem.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the traditional market.
ReplyDeleteYou certanly show me places round London I never knew about, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI 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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