History of market starting at the time of the original Roman settlement in AD43. Continue reading “Leadenhall – The Market at the heart if the City”
Category: Markets
“Ripa Regina”: ‘Stoke’ and ‘Stew’
The history of Smithfield Market between 1837 (the date at which it was vividly described by Dickens in Oliver Twist as an overcrowded and poorly managed market) and 1868 (when William Davis’ peaceful and orderly depiction of the market was made). Continue reading ““Ripa Regina”: ‘Stoke’ and ‘Stew’”
Smithfield: The In-between Years
A history of Smithfield Market between 1837 and 1868. Continue reading “Smithfield: The In-between Years”
