London's 900-year-old Smithfield meat market to close

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 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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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
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 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 Markets Face Closure
Two of London's iconic markets, Billingsgate and Smithfield, will close in the coming years, ending centuries-old traditions. The City of London Corporation has opted out of relocating these markets due to rising costs.
Smithfield: Historic meat market to close after more than 800 years trading in London
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.
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.
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.
Iconic London market set to close after nearly 800 years
A historic meat market in the heart of London is at risk of shutting down for good. The City of London Corporation, which runs Smithfield meat market, previously planned to relocate it and Billingsgate fish market to a new £1billion development in Dagenham.
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