Building    From 1638 

Old Spitalfields Market

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1638 King Charles I gave a licence for flesh, fowl and roots to be sold on Spittle Fields. The market lapsed during the Commonwealth but it was re-founded in 1682 by King Charles II.

The existing buildings (east of Crispin Place) were built by Robert Horner in 1887-93, designed by George Sherrin, to house a wholesale market. He sold to the the City of London in 1920. The extension (west of Crispin Place) was built in 1926 and opened by Queen Mary 23 November 1928. From Britain from above: “The Market Annexe was designed by … Sydney Perks …. In 2003, the Market Annexe was demolished for the 'Bishop's Square' development.” During this work many human remains were found, from the cemetery that used to be on the site. These remains are stored in the Museum of London Rotunda.

In 1991 the wholesale fruit and vegetable market moved to New Spitalfields Market in Leyton and the old market was renovated. This involved the demolition of the extension in 2003 - so that's what we've chosen for our picture.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Old Spitalfields Market

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Bowler plaque - Apples and Pears

This cast-iron roundel is one of 22 - see Bowler's page for more details.

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Spitalfields Market - Horner - finished

Odd use of English, using the passive to force the subject to be the market r...

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Spitalfields Market - Horner - started

The date is almost lost in the foliage, bottom right.

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Sir Thomas Lipton

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Person, Commerce, Food & Drink, Industry, Seriously Famous, Scotland

1 memorial
Alexander McLeod

Alexander McLeod

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Thomas Twining

Thomas Twining

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1 memorial
Spitalfields Market Community Trust

Spitalfields Market Community Trust

Company information: Registered office address 65 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA. Company type: Private company limited by guarantee without share capital. Incorporated on 15 January 1990. Company statu...

Group, Benefactor, Commerce, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Anchor / Barclay Perkins Brewery

Anchor / Barclay Perkins Brewery

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George Rivett

George Rivett

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C. T. Hireson

C. T. Hireson

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1 memorial
Edward Bowles

Edward Bowles

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James Thomas

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