London's historic Smithfield Meat Market to close

London’s 850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market Is Set to Close
Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.
London will have lost its soul when Smithfield is finally butchered
The trouble with capitalism is it has no soul. It only values what can be measured in currency, which means that less tangible qualities – such as beauty, nature, civic pride or historical meaning – are not factored into the balance sheet.
Historic London food markets that have operated for hundreds of years to permanently close
A pair of historic wholesale meat and fish markets in London will permanently close in the coming years. The Smithfield Market and Billingsgate Market will remain open for meat and fish sales, respectively, until “at least 2028” but will ultimately close their doors, the City of London Corporation said.
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OPINION - London must not make the same mistake as Paris, now that Smithfield market is closing
London must not make the same mistake as Paris, now that Smithfield market is closing - Smithfield Market will close, but it doesn’t have to be like this, writes business editor Jonathan Prynn
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
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 11th century fish, meat markets to close after 1,000 years in business
The Billingsgate fish market and the Smithfield meat market have both existed in some shape or form since the 11th century. Charles Dickens described Smithfield as a centre of “filth and mire", referencing the market in both ”Oliver Twist” and “Great Expectations”.
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.
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.
London’s Historic Fish and Meat Markets to Close After 1,000 Years
Two of London’s oldest markets, Billingsgate and Smithfield, will cease operations by 2028, marking the end of traditions dating back to the 11th century. The City of London Corporation announced Wednesday it will relinquish its responsibilities for the markets and compensate traders as they transition to independent operations.
‘Smithfield is British history – but we’re being kicked out so they can fill the space with cafes’
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Butchers tell of 'nightmare' as Smithfield market set to close after 900 years
Butchers at London’s historic Smithfield market have spoken of their devastation after City bosses took the decision to close ...
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As a butcher I salute Smithfield – but it hasn’t caught up with the times
Larger meat merchants and food wholesalers have prided themselves in a 'stack it high and sell it cheap' model ...
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One of the UK's best loved markets at risk of closing after almost 800 years
The future of Smithfield Market in London hangs in the balance after almost 800 years. A vote in the City of London on ...