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For tenants of Smithfield Market getting up in the dark is the nothing out of the ordinary; with the market opening at 4am these hard working folk start work when London's clubbers are just going home. As one of the oldest and most attractive markets in London Smithfield is a must-see. Steeped in history, there's been a lively trade in livestock on this ground since the 10th century when horses, swine and oxen were sold in the 'smooth field' on Fridays. It's this smoothness which is said to be where Smithfield gets its name. Today, meat, poultry, cheese, pies, and other delicatessen goods are available for wholesale here so the crowd it attracts largely consists of butchers, restaurateurs and caterers. The central avenues allow customers to walk through the market but to get a closer look they must dress up in clean protective clothes. The market buildings which still stand and operate today were designed by City Architect Sir Horace Jones in 1866. Rail was taking off at that time and the East and West Buildings were built above new lines connecting London to every other part of the country, enabling meat to be delivered directly to the market. A recent £70 million refurbishment has created a thoroughly modern temperature controlled environment inside a magnificent Grade II listed Victorian building. A visit to the market is all about soaking up the atmosphere - and dropping into gastro pub Smiths of Smithfield opposite for pint with the papers.
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49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
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Found in the trendy neighbourhood of Clerkenwell, The Zetter Hotel provides stylish boutique accommodation within a converted Victorian warehouse. With 59 rooms, each individually designed and ... More
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24 Ludgate Hill, EC4M | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
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Whittington Avenue, off Gracechurch Street, City, London EC3V | 18 minutes from Smithfield Market
Leadenhall Market is a restored Victorian covered market that sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat. Although there has been a forum (market place) on where ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
91 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
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London > Shopping > Jewellery
34 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 6 minutes from Smithfield Market
Lesley Craze houses contemporary pieces of jewellery design in an interesting gallery shop. A range of materials is used, including both precious and semi-precious metals, and ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 9th February to 1st July 2018
Smithfield Market, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
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Smithfield Market, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 5 minutes from Smithfield Market
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Smithfield Market, 56 Farringdon Road, EC1R | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
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Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 7 minutes from Smithfield Market
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More
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67-77 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
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63 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
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36-37 Greenhill Rents, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 1 minute from Smithfield Market
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London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 8 minutes from Smithfield Market
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
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Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 9 minutes from Smithfield Market
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Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 6 minutes from Smithfield Market
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71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ... More
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115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 2 minutes from Smithfield Market
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55 Britton Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 3 minutes from Smithfield Market
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