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Borough Market

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink

It was first mentioned in 1276, although there are claims that it has been in existence since 1014. The present buildings were designed in 1851 and an art deco entrance in Southwark Street was added in 1932. The market has been used many times as a film location, in, for example: 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. See the Market's website for opening days/hours.

2014: Londonist celebrates the market's approximate birthday.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Borough Market

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Borough Market

Borough Market, London's oldest fruit and veg market. London Borough of South...

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Borough Market Bell (1)

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall carried out the first ringing...

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Borough Market Bell (2)

The bell says 'Since 1754', whilst the accompanying plaque says the market op...

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Borough Market Refurbishment

The plaque is located further into the market, above the entrance to the Gree...

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