Event    From 7/11/1888  To 7/11/1888

Smithfield Fish Market opened

Categories: Commerce, Food & Drink

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Smithfield Fish Market opened

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Smithfield Fish Market opened

This market was opened on November 7th 1888 by the Right Honourable Sir Polyd...

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Charles Jamrach

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Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society

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