- Greenwich Market
Greenwich Market is a covered market in
Greenwich , south eastLondon , which specialises inantique s, arts, and crafts.There has been a market at Greenwich since the 14th century, but the history of the present market dates from 1700 when a charter to run two markets, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, was assigned by Lord Romney to the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital for 1000 years.
Greenwich Market sits in Greenwich town centre within an area called the Island Site, which is bounded by College Approach, Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk and Nelson Road. The Island site forms part of the
World Heritage Site , which also includes the National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College, the Queens House and the Royal Observatory.The buildings surrounding the market on the Island Site are Grade 2 listed, and were established in 1827-1833 under the direction of Joseph Kay. Later significant phases of development occurred in 1902-8; in 1958-60 and during the 1980’s. The current market roof dates from 1902-08 and the buildings on either side of the market from 1958-60.
Today, Greenwich Market trades five days a week but the shops, cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants around the Market are open seven days a week. Wednesday is a food and homewares market day, Thursdays and Fridays specialise in antiques and collectables and arts and crafts. Weekends and bank holidays attract arts & crafts and food stalls.There are a wide selection of specialist shops, bars, restaurants and a café, all open seven days a week.
The market is currently under threat from redevelopment by its owners, Greenwich Hospital.
External links
* [http://www.grenhosp.org.uk/ Greenwich Hospital's website]
* [http://www.greenwichmarket.net Official Greenwich Market website]
* [http://www.greenwich-market.co.uk/ Alternative Greenwich Market website]
* [http://www.inition.co.uk/andy/greenwichmeantimes.com/mt-links.htm Campaign to save Greenwich Market]
* [http://www.greenwichmarketconsultation.org.uk Greenwich Market Consultation]
* [http://www.greenwichwhs.org.uk/ Greenwich World Heritage site]
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