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JANUARY, 2018
There has been a market in this site for over 350 years and you cannot help but sense the hustle and bustle and echoes of trading over the centuries…
No place name partially made up of the word ‘spital’ is going to sound too glamorous, but it is a fantastically authentic piece of London.
Old Spitalfields Market
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Old Spitalfields Market
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Near to Liverpool St. Station and encroaching on East London and Brick Lane, Old Spitalfields is located in a thriving and dynamic area where art and Bohemia meet high flying and executive. A real melting pot of diversity and vibrancy.
It is named after a hospital and priory in the area in 1197 – St Mary’s Spittel – a none too flattering moniker.
If you are going to visit you should plan it around your interests. Open 7 days per week but the main trading days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Thursday is
But there is something for everyone at this remarkable market and it’s always worth a visit.