Erection date: /5/2011
East Street Market formerly East Lane Market, moved from Walworth Road to its current site in 1880 for the construction of an electric tramway. Continuing to serve.
London Borough of Southwark - Voted by the people
SE17, East Street
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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East Street Market
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East Street Market
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