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  Graduates in market forces | Society Guardian | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Chrisp Street market in Poplar, east London, has been bustling with traders selling everything from fruit and veg to live eels and electrical goods for more than 100 years.
The present market, designed in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, was one of the first pedestrian shopping centres in Britain and hailed as a landmark in urban design.
The Chrisp Street New Traders course is a project that is giving unemployed local people a chance to help regenerate their home turf.
society.guardian.co.uk /societyguardian/story/0,,1550039,00.html   (447 words)

  
 Guardian | When is a library not a library? When it's an 'idea store'
Adjaye's first new library in Poplar's Chrisp Street Market is about to open, a sophisticated piece of architecture that does exactly what the council asks, in an uncondescending and subtle way.
The original market is the product of the well-meaning efforts of welfare state planners in the 1960s, attempting to inject life into the East End's grim streets.
Chrisp Street was meant to be a souk.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4968250-113098,00.html   (762 words)

  
 CHRISP STREET MARKET Marketing
Markets P.O. Box 150, Colton CA 92324 Phone: (909) 783-5095 Fax: (909) 783-1129 Email: Liane began her career in the floral industry as a floral clerk for Hughes Family Markets in 1989.
The strategy was born out of an independent market research and public consultation exercise using a variety of methods, to which one in 10 households in the borough responded.
Public spaces for the purposes of this roundtable refers to streets, market places (across class contexts — that is including bazaars and malls); recreational spaces such as parks, theatres, restaurants, coffee shops; infrastructure such as subways, foot-over-bridges and public toilets; and modes of public transport including railway stations and bus stops.
xoomer.alice.it /marketing_now/Chrisp_Street_Market.html   (1152 words)

  
 Markets in London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Billingsgate Market, a fish market, relocated in 1982 to Billingsgate Market, Poplar.
Chrisp Street Market, a general goods market, is located in Poplar, East London.
Queen's Market located on Green Street, http://www.green-st.co.uk, in Upton Park in East London is a large market selling a variety of foods from all over the world in particular the Indian sub-continent.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/London_markets   (1137 words)

  
 Chrisp Street Market - One Language   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Chrisp Street Market was designed and built as part of the Festival of Britain in 1951.
It is located in Poplar, London, and forms part of the western perimeter of the Lansbury Estate.
Chrisp Street Market area and planned improvements (http://www.chrispstreet.org.uk/)
www.onelang.com /encyclopedia/index.php/Chrisp_Street_Market   (135 words)

  
 market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
With the exception of Columbia Road that is flowers only, all markets are general markets where the full range of commodities may be sold subject to limitations that may be in place from time to time....
Spitalfields covered market was built in 1682 and is a fine example of the hamlet's architecture....
The market is particularly well known for its " cabbages " - not the vegetable, but a massive range of new clothes, seconds and discontinued lines....
www.topic-map.com /tower-hamlet/market.html   (482 words)

  
 Markets and Shopping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The street originated in Hog Lane, but is now officially called Wentworth Street Market after it was widened in 1830.But it is best known as Petticoat Lane after the clothes that were sold there in the 17th century.
Like many markets of East London, the 2nd world war and its aftermath forced the relocation of many markets onto new sites in traffic-free, off-street locations.
Chrisp street was moved to cover Grundy and Vessey Streets in 1951 - part of the Poplar exhibit of the Festival of Britain - '...in solving the aesthetic and scientific problem of creating a new environment' It is still trying to achieve this.....
www.btinternet.com /~eastlondonpostcard/Features/markets.htm   (255 words)

  
 Leaside Regeneration, the sustainable regeneration company for East London
Throughout September and October, Chrisp Street Market, one of London’s most bustling and historic east end markets, will host specialist market days forming part of the Chrisp Street Regeneration project with the expansion of the use of the centre through a varied events programme.
At the same time as the events, the market is getting a facelift with repainted stalls and large-scale decorations made by local youth groups.
Chrisp Street Market was originally a Victorian street market.
www.leasideregeneration.com /detail.php?ItemID=200   (399 words)

  
 Chrisp Street Market - Home
Come and join the Chrisp Street retailers in celebrating their acievements on the specialised new training course recently completed at Chrisp Street.
The Chrisp Street retail centre is on the Lansbury Estate, which was part of the 1951 Festival of Britain and was the first specially designed pedestrianised shopping centre in the UK.
Add to that the shopping opportunities, fantastic local characters full of charm and spirit and the wide range of events; Chrisp Street is a destination not to be missed.
www.chrispstreet.org.uk   (164 words)

  
 The Definitive Guide to Malls XXXX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul was built in 15th century and is still one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4000 shops.
The Oxford Covered Market in Oxford, England was officially opened on 1 November 1774 and is still going strong today.
In the UK, Chrisp Street Market was the first pedestrian shopping area built with a road at the shop fronts.
www.reasontutorials.com /s/Malls   (1517 words)

  
 Leaside Regeneration, the sustainable regeneration company for East London
On the same day as the graduation the Chrisp Street Idea Store will be hosting SCAN (Structures for Collaborative Audio Networks), an exciting interactive mobile participatory media project located in public spaces as a tool for the promotion, exchange and broadcast of Free Speech.
Celebrating the market in Architecture Week, looking at both the history and the present day at Chrisp Street with help from Dot Comedy’s non-stop rolling news direct from the street.
Chrisp Street also welcomes the UK premiere of Taraf Goulames, from France, who manage music, mayhem and cooking snails in the (not so) traditional French fashion.
www.leasideregeneration.com /events.php   (1841 words)

  
 Discover Tower Hamlets - Markets
There are many shops and cafes dotted around the market for a bite to eat or to relax with a cup of coffee.
Housed in a covered Victorian fruit and vegetable market this is now London’s most popular market from everything from arts and crafts, clothes, furniture to organic foods.
For further information on markets or street trading in the Borough, please contact the Market services using the above details.
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk /data/discover/data/markets.cfm   (694 words)

  
 Chrisp Street Market - Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This bustling east end market was originally a Victorian street market.
The market sells anything and everything from plants and fruit to clothes, bed linen and kids' toys; all at prices you can afford.
On Fridays and Saturdays you'll be in for a treat as the market becomes awash with exotic fruit.
www.londonfreelist.com /details.asp?id=13009   (192 words)

  
 Parish Register Message Board - My experience with a V2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
And poor Mrs Reeves; she was a neighbour in our street and lived in Prestage Buildings, next to my grandmother.
She had gone shopping at Chrisp Street Market, was walking home and, as she did sometimes, she stopped off at that pub for a glass of stout which ladies enjoyed in those days.
What caught my interest was the mention of Prestage Street and in particular Prestage Buildings because that is where I was born and lived until 3 years old.
www.parishregister.com /MessageBoard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=410   (1533 words)

  
 Chrisp Street Market - summer events launch - Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Chrisp Street Market is in the heart of the East End on the Lansbury Estate, featured in the 1951 Festival of Britain.
With the recent opening of the landmark Idea Store (designed by David Adjaye Associates), and significant environmental improvements, the market is worth a visit for its architectural value alone.
Between May 14 and August 13 Chrisp Street Market will host three large-scale, high-profile themed events alongside a range of smaller, community-based, family fun days incorporating rides, slides and amazing asides.
www.londonfreelist.com /details.asp?id=14721   (327 words)

  
 Questionnaire on Chrisp Street Market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
As Chrisp Street Market traders and customers, you are our important to this initial research stage.
This research forms the planning of a 12-18 month events programme led by the Chrisp Street Centre Partnership.
Would you welcome the idea of giving over half of the market square once a week to hosting a differently themed market here, eg.
www.immortal-memories.com /poplar/form.htm   (226 words)

  
 EastPoint Apartments, Poplar - Viewing Property - SmartNewHomes
Countryside Properties, is set to spearhead the regeneration of the Poplar area, with their new development at Chrisp Street Triangle, London E14.
There is also a wide selection of large London parks and gardens in the area, within 500 metres there are the green open spaces of Bartlett Park and Langdon Park, slightly further a field is the historical Tower Hamlets Cemetery park, which in turn is joined to Mile End Park via the Ackroyd Drive Greenlink.
Eastpoint Apartments is situtated on the Chrisp Street Triangle and is in a prime location: within 1 mile of Docklands and just over 2 miles from the City.
www.smartnewhomes.com /Property/view.aspx?nPropertyID=1454769   (458 words)

  
 BBC - WW2 People's War - A September Night in the East End
It is September 1940 and I am returning from Chrisp Street Market with my mother.
The entire street is choked with emergency vehicles - ambulances, fire engines - all clanging their bells.
I work in the new Idea Store/library in Chrisp Street and at the moment I am collecting the stories of local people in order to put them all together on this BBC website.
www.bbc.co.uk /ww2peopleswar/stories/39/a2740439.shtml   (730 words)

  
 Poplar HARCA : Chrisp Street market lights up!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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The lights this year included a stunning display of blue LED lights strung around the roof of the market, traditional Christmas images strung between two posts leading down Vesey Path and two Christmas trees adorned with hundreds of twinkling lights.
Steve Stride commented, "Thank you to everyone who came to this annual event to support the regeneration of Chrisp Street market and have some fun on a cold December afternoon.
www.poplarharca.co.uk /News/ChristStreetmarketlightsup   (249 words)

  
 Pearly Queens/Kings
Henry was born and raised in an orphanage in Charlton Street, Somers Town, London, NW1.
Henry worked hard in the market and soon made many friends, he was particularly drawn to the Costermongers who were a tough breed of market traders.
He got to know more about their way of life, their generosity and their fashion of smoke pearl buttons sewn on the piped seams of their trousers, jackets, waistcoats and caps.
www.ourwardfamily.com /pearly_queens_kings.htm   (779 words)

  
 Events - Chrisp Street Market Event   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Joule has produced no less than 20 exciting events in this market square, since 2004.
International performers, alongside community based make-and-take workshops, bring colour and life to the local area.
Joule has assisted Leaside Regeneration Ltd with its market plan as part of its regeneration scheme, since 2001
www.joule-events.org /Chrisp_Street.htm   (48 words)

  
 Museum of London: The Festival of Britain
The traditional old Chrisp Street market with its gas lit stalls that seem to stretch for miles thronging with shoppers till late at night had sadly been replaced by a modern new market square, the stalls laid out in neat rows with electric lighting and a small arcade for inclement weather.
Catering for the whole community, houses, flats, churches, schools, an old people's home, a pedestrianised shopping centre and covered market place, pubs and open spaces were all carefully laid out and linked by footways.
There was even a block of flats and a special garden with sheltered seats tailored specifically to the needs of older inhabitants who were not yet ready to move into the old people's home.
www.museumoflondon.org.uk /archive/exhibits/festival/neighbourhoods.htm   (521 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | London Borough of Tower Hamlets Boro | London Borough Guide
For shoppers, Tower Hamlets has a wealth of street markets including the century-old Sunday Flower Market at Columbia Road.
These 1,525 streets are home to over 873 LondonTown.com featured venues.
Streets in the London borough of Tower Hamlets
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/Boro/Tower-Hamlets   (187 words)

  
 London:
Brixton Market - The colours of the city
Borough Market - The oldest fruit and veg stall in town
Berwick Street Market - Fruit and veg surprise in Soho
www.getours.com /cityguide/city/1/display/62.html   (133 words)

  
 Public Artwork Details Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A project working with the ‘Ideas Store’ and Leaside Regeneration in Chrisp Street Market,Poplar,East London,to explore ideas for the future development of the area.
These visualised ‘ideas’ will be incorporated into public art proposals for the area surrounding and inside the Chrisp Street Ideas Store.
We have completed the pilot and Phase one - involving over 100 workshops with schools and community groups, and over 1000 participants expressing their ideas for the future of their area.
www.arte-ofchange.com /public_art_detail.asp-public_art=19.htm   (262 words)

  
 Chrisp Street Market - The Market
This free six week specialist course aims to provide you with all the skills you need and individual tailored help towards setting up your own market stall in Chrisp Street market.
This course is being run by Leaside Regeneration, LBTH and Reed in Partnership.
To download the Chrisp Street Trader Training press release (.pdf format), click here
www.chrispstreet.org.uk /market/new.htm   (159 words)

  
 Chrisp Street Market London: From cassavas to wellies
Chrisp Street Market London: From cassavas to wellies
9a-4p M-Sa, 9a-noon Th This bustling local market sells anything and everything from plants to underwear, clothes, bed linen and kids' toys; all at prices you can afford.
On Fridays and Saturdays you'll be in for a treat as far as exotic fruit goes as the market is awash with vibrant colours and subtle fragrances.
www.77london.co.uk /chrisp_street_market.html   (158 words)

  
 Poplar HARCA : Youth club reopens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The new look Poplar Boys' and Girls' Club in Chrisp Street Market was officially opened by Jim Fitzpatrick MP and attended by the 13-19 year olds who use the club.
The new facilities include; information technology workshops, sports classes, a girl's only social room and a study room.
The club is at 75 Chrisp Street and is open daily from 4pm.
www.poplarharca.co.uk /News/Youthclubreopens   (192 words)

  
 NMTF Markets Page London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Market days: Sun • Type of stalls: 6ft x 3ft tables
Fascinating market - arts and craft, antiques, collectable, music, etc. Goods can be bought for as little as 50p up to £5,000 for jewellery
Market days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (also antiques and collectables Thursday).
www.nmtf.co.uk /marketlo.htm   (1896 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Chrisp Street Market": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
East London's Chrisp Street Market (see p19) holds regular summer `Super Saturdays' (0845 262 0846, www.chrispstreet.org.uk), mixing street performers with stallholders selling everything from handmade...
Cross over using the pedestrian crossing on the left and go north up Chrisp Street ahead.
Pass Chrisp Street market on your left and converted Spratts warehousing/housing on your right, cross Limehouse Cut (...
www.amazon.com /phrase/Chrisp-Street-Market   (410 words)

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