London’s Smithfield Market at Risk of Closure

London’s Smithfield Market at risk of closure after more than 800 years
London’s historic Smithfield meat market is at risk of being closed for good at a vote in the City of London. The City of London Corporation, which owns and operates the site, has previously planned to relocate the market and Billingsgate fish market to a new £1 billion development in Dagenham.
London’s historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets are closing for good
The City of London Corporation has voted to withdraw its support for Smithfield meat market in Farringdon, and Billingsgate fish market in Canary Wharf, meaning they could both be gone within four years. Traders have been offered compensation and the corporation has said it will help them find new premises to operate on.
City of London Ends 800-Year Era for Smithfield Meat Market
London's historic Smithfield meat market will close after over 800 years, with trading set to end after 2028. The City of London Corporation announced the decision on Tuesday, alongside the closure of Billingsgate fish market.
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There has been a meat market on the site for more than eight centuries, but after 2028 that is set to change after a corporation vote put an end to its ownership.
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The City of London Corporation has shelved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate fish markets to a £1 billion development in Dagenham. | ITV News London
London’s historic Smithfield meat market to shut down for good
London’s historic Smithfield meat market is to shut down for good after its operators voted to reject plans to relocate it.
Smithfield Market in London could close after almost 800 years with decision due today
Smithfield Market is located in the City of London, near the Barbican, St Paul's Cathedral and St Bartholomew's Hospital, and dates back to the 10th century
London's 850-year-old food markets to close
Smithfield meat market, near St Paul's Cathedral, and Billingsgate fish market in Canary Wharf are to be closed after the City of London Corporation voted to withdraw support for them. The Corporation said it would now work with traders to help them find alternative premises.
Smithfield meat Market to close after 800 years - everything we know so far
Billingsgate Fish Market is also set to close, and it could be as early as 2028. After more than 800 years of trading, London’s iconic Smithfield Market, the oldest wholesale meat market in the UK, is set to close.
London’s historic Smithfield meat market to close
London’s historic Smithfield meat market to close - The City of London Corporation has shelved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate fish markets to a £1 billion development in Dagenham.
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