#SmithfieldMarket

"A historic market has been in the same area of London for 1,000 years. Its moving date has come"

#History #London #MeatMarket

https://apnews.com/article/smithfield-market-meat-closure-london-418af84d3b9b45d7800fcc4a757b2867

I just signed the petition “Save Smithfield Market” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.

Our goal is to reach 10,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:

https://chng.it/dFhthTPNZy

Thanks!
Jules
#petition #SmithfieldMarket

As euphemisms for closure and eviction go, this is a doozy:

'Chris Hayward, policy chairman of the City of London Corporation, said the decision represented a "positive new chapter" for the markets as it "empowers traders to build a sustainable future in premises that align with their long-term business goals".'

#SmithfieldMarket

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje050wz22qo

Smithfield Market in London used to have its own underground station where train-based stalls would be available for 60 seconds every 15 minutes.

#London #Underground #TfL #SmithfieldMarket #history #facts