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OPINION - London must not make the same mistake as Paris, now that Smithfield market is closing
London must not make the same mistake as Paris, now that Smithfield market is closing - Smithfield Market will close, but it doesn’t have to be like this, writes business editor Jonathan Prynn
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
London’s historic Smithfield meat market to close
The City of London Corporation has shelved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate fish markets to a £1 billion development in Dagenham.
Butchers tell of 'nightmare' as Smithfield market set to close after 900 years
Butchers at London’s historic Smithfield market have spoken of their devastation after City bosses took the decision to close the world’s oldest meat market after almost 900 years of trading. The City of London Corporation (CoLC) said its council voted on Tuesday afternoon to stop operating both Smithfield and Billingsgate fish market.
London’s historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets are closing for good
The City of London Corporation has voted to withdraw its support for Smithfield meat market in Farringdon, and Billingsgate fish market in Canary Wharf, meaning they could both be gone within four years. Traders have been offered compensation and the corporation has said it will help them find new premises to operate on.
London’s Smithfield Market at Risk of Closure After More Than 800 Years
London's historic Smithfield meat market is at risk of being closed for good at a vote in the City of London. The City of London Corporation, which owns and operates the site, has previously planned to relocate the market and Billingsgate fish market to a new £1 billion development in Dagenham.
London’s Smithfield Market to close as relocation plan ditched
London’s iconic Smithfield Meat Market, a staple of the city’s trading landscape for more than 800 years, is facing permanent closure by 2028, sparking
London's Historic Markets Face Closure
Two of London's iconic markets, Billingsgate and Smithfield, will close in the coming years, ending centuries-old traditions. The City of London Corporation has opted out of relocating these markets due to rising costs.
Smithfield Market in London could close after almost 800 years with decision due today
Smithfield Market is located in the City of London, near the Barbican, St Paul's Cathedral and St Bartholomew's Hospital, and dates back to the 10th century
London's 850-year-old food markets to close
The oldest meat and fish markets in London, which date back 850 years, are facing permanent closure from 2028. Smithfield meat market, near St Paul's Cathedral, and Billingsgate fish market in Canary Wharf are to be closed after the City of London Corporation voted to withdraw support for them.
Does Smithfield Market’s closure mark the end of UK markets?
Smithfield Market, located near St Paul’s Cathedral, has been trading for over 800 years. However, the City of London Corporation announced on Tuesday that the council voted to cease operations. Billingsgate Fish Market will also meet the same fate.
‘Smithfield is British history – but we’re being kicked out so they can fill the space with cafes’
Welcome to Smithfield Market.“This place is part of British history,” reflects Steve Carter, 71. “We regularly get tour ...
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As a butcher I salute Smithfield – but it hasn’t caught up with the times
Larger meat merchants and food wholesalers have prided themselves in a 'stack it high and sell it cheap' model ...
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One of the UK's best loved markets at risk of closing after almost 800 years
The future of Smithfield Market in London hangs in the balance after almost 800 years. A vote in the City of London on ...