2 historic London food markets, hundreds of years old

London’s 850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market Is Set to Close
The historic site in Britain’s capital has been a market for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.
Two historic London food markets, hundreds of years old, to permanently close
The Smithfield and Billingsgate markets have a long history in the city of London, and date back nearly 900 years. They will permanently close in the coming years.
Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition
Two of London’s most famous markets are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.
850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close
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Historic 900-Year-Old London Markets Set to Shut Down
Two iconic markets in central London with 900 years of history between them are set to close amid financial strains. The operators of the site, The City of London Corporation, said Tuesday its council voted to stop operating Smithfield and Billingsgate meat and fish markets.
London's historic Smithfield Meat Market to close after more than 850 years
The Smithfield Market, near St Paul's Cathedral, started in 1327 and has operated from its current location since 1868. The market was designed by architect Sir Horace Jones, who was also behind the redevelopment of Billingsgate in the same century.
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 The Smithfield Market and Billingsgate Market will remain open for meat an
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