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  Greenwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Greenwich (pronounced 'gren-itch' [ˈgrɛnɪtʃ], or [ˈgrɪnɪtʃ] by the locals) is a town, now part of the south eastern urban sprawl of London, on the south bank of the river Thames in the London Borough of Greenwich.
Greenwich Mean Time was at one time based on the time observations made at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, before being superseded by Coordinated Universal Time.
While Greenwich no longer hosts a working astronomical observatory, a ball still drops daily to mark the exact moment of 1pm (13:00), and there is a good museum of astronomical and navigational tools.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greenwich   (759 words)

  
 The London Guide to London's Markets and shopping areas
Covent Garden market moved out of its central location to the wastes of Vauxhall years ago, to be replaced by a tourist-orientated market; Billingsgate, the fish market famous for the bad language of its traders has moved to the Isle of Dogs, and the original waterside building been taken over by city businessmen.
For the general markets, the earlier you visit a market the better chance you have of a bargain: grubbing around with a torch as a stallholder opens 04:00 is the norm.
Antiques market, famous for once being where thieves could sell their goods with impunity (a royal licence meant that stolen goods bought here did not have to be returned) which has suffered somewhat since that privilege was withdrawn.
www.londontourist.org /markets.html   (1692 words)

  
 BBC World Service | Our London | Shopping
Bermondsey Antiques Market, also known as the New Caledonian Antiques Market, originated in North London in 1855 and is now London's most important weekly antiques market.
Greenwich Market, dating back to 1831, was originally a general market selling fruit and vegetables which was on the verge of dying out.
Last but not least, people flock to Greenwich's Observatory to stand on the Meridian line — a green laser beam projected into space tells you exactly where the line is. Synchronise your watch to the exact time and place one foot in the east and one in the west.
www.bbc.co.uk /worldservice/specials/1711_Shopping/page8.shtml   (336 words)

  
 Citiesforfree.com - Nautical Walk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel was built in 1899 for the dockers who worked and lived on both sides of the Thames.
In 1700 the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital were formally given permission to hold a market in Greenwich for 1,000 years.
Greenwich Park was the first royal park in London to be enclosed.
www.citiesforfree.com /walks/nautical/nautical.htm   (1517 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
She is a member of numerous professional associations including the Greenwich Board of Realtors, Connecticut Association of Realtors, Massachusetts Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
Barbara is aided in the Greenwich office by two professional assistants, composing a team of talented and dedicated individuals striving to service her list of elite clientele including CEOs and CFOs of Fortune 500 Companies, hedge fund executives, major sports figures and entertainment industry professionals with the highest level of quality and expertise.
Mother of three and wife to a prominent Greenwich attorney, her strong community involvement includes being a member of the Brunswick and Greenwich Academy Parents Association, a volunteer at St. Vincent’s Hospital and The Sunshine Kids and a Palace Theatre Committee member.
realtytimes.com /rtmcrcond/Connecticut~Greenwich~barbarawells   (615 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Greenwich Market - A289604
Nevertheless, Greenwich Market is a great place to wander around to find a Persian rug, a porcelain Dennis the Menace figurine or that rare live Menudo LP.
On summer Sundays, the market is flooded with bargain-hunters of all ages.
Greenwich has had a market for nearly 1,000 years, but not always on the present site in the covered courtyard at the centre of the borough.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/alabaster/A289604   (561 words)

  
 A London Tourist Guide - London Shopping
Greenwich Market is one of the largest and most popular markets in London.
On Fridays there is a farmers market selling a wide range of goods straight from farms, including organic cheeses and meats and healthy home grown produce.
Greenwich has a large number of permanent shops that sell gifts, fashion and interior goods as well as a number of restaurants and pubs to eat in.
www.londonvisions.com /shop_mark_greenwichmarket.htm   (113 words)

  
 Markets in London - Tourist Info
All markets are open all year, whatever the weather; however opening hours may vary as they are at the discretion of individual stall holders.
The market is open from 08.00 to 14.00 and there are plenty of chic cafes and authentic sea-food stalls to refresh you.
The craft market is held at College Approach and the antiques market is in Greenwich High Road.
www.londonby.com /tourist/tour3.htm   (1227 words)

  
 Greenwich Guide - More Photographs of Greenwich
It started as a general market, but in 1958 it became solely a fruit and vegetable market.
The second picture was taken during the summer, when the market was in full swing.
The Avenue runs through Greenwich Park from the Blackheath Gate in the south to St Mary's Gate in the north.
www.greenwich-guide.org.uk /moregreen.htm   (619 words)

  
 Greenwich Market
This market has a history dating back roughly a thousand years, although the original market did not always sit in the covered courtyard at the centre of town.
Greenwich Market today is a hazy term that covers four different markets that flourish around the town centre.
The general market times are approx from 7.30 a.m to 5.30 p.m for the antiques and collectables, and the later start of 9.30 a.m for the Arts and Crafts.
www.mygreenwich.org /greenwich/shops-greenwichmarket.htm   (531 words)

  
 REALESTATE INVESTMENTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Greenwich has wonderful parks and beaches, 32 miles of shoreline, 150 miles of riding trails and a town golf course, yet Greenwich is just minutes from a strong regional airport and only 43 minutes from New York City by train.
Greenwich is consistently rated the safest town in the state and one of the safest in the country.
Greenwich has an outstanding art museum, symphony, high-tech hospital and a library that is rated the most used in Connecticut.
www.xylem.net /Investors/location.htm   (5145 words)

  
 Practical Motorhome - Local knowledge - Trail 2
There are many colourful markets in London, some of which should be visited as much for their atmosphere as for their wares.
Greenwich is less busy than other markets so it is a great place to wander round.
This covered market on Commercial St has taken several guises since it was first established in 1682 as a vegetable market, later becoming a centre for fine silks.
www.practicalmotorhome.com /greatarchive/jun03trail2.html   (1098 words)

  
 Inside Greenwich Realty Market Statistics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Cyclical ups and downs in the Greenwich real estate market place are a common occurrence as in other geographic real estate markets.
The current "downs" in the Greenwich marketplace have been attributable to the uncertainty in the economy, an easing of demand for certain types of homes and the fluctuating Wall Street markets.
Despite the external forces impacting our market, the resilient, stable Greenwich real estate will continue to be "the safest haven for real estate investment and one of the finest places in the world to live".
www.insidegreenwichrealty.com /marketbrief.htm   (308 words)

  
 London, England Travel Guide - Greenwich - BootsnAll.com
Greenwich, for example is just 16 minutes from central London but it feels like it is a world away.
Nestled on the south bank of the Thames, Greenwich is one of the most historic areas in a city where almost every blade of grass has some sort of historical significance.
The market has been in its current location for over 200 years but there has been a market of one form or another in Greenwich for over 1,000 years.
www.bootsnall.com /europetravelguides/london/sep02london.shtml   (1328 words)

  
 Greenwich Market | Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
All stock must be vetted in advance at the market office (opposite the Coach and Horses pub, beside Fergus Noone Photography).
Contact the NMTF National Market Traders Federation for further information on +44 (0)1226 749021 or visit www.nmtf.co.uk.
Rent is payable on arrival at the market office.
freespace.virgin.net /greenwich.market/info.htm   (487 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For 2004 we are looking for a significantly stronger performance as the stock market starts to take off again, interest rates hover at 40 year lows, and Iraq seems to be settling down.
Over $4 million the market is saturated and all houses, good and bad, new construction and antiques, linger for a long time while the market tries to absorb the surplus.
The situation for Greenwich condos and coops is similar to that of single family houses even though the buyers represent a totally different demographic.
www.newcanaan-home.com /content/article.html?id=66959   (445 words)

  
 Greenwich Council - 1 - 8 December - Fake goods seized at Greenwich market
Greenwich Council and the police seized dangerous and illegal goods worth over £100,000 in a raid on Greenwich market last weekend.
‘Greenwich Council works hard to ensure that people are not spending their hard-earned cash on fake goods.
It is one of the many blitzes Greenwich Council has taken and will continue to take against traders selling counterfeit, shoddy and unsafe goods.
www.greenwich.gov.uk /Greenwich/News/NewsArchive/2003/December/1-8December/OperationHumbug.htm   (235 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice
"Greenwich offers one of the lowest tax rates in the region," offers Realtor Pamela S. Cunconan, "nationally recognized public and private schools, express commuting from the railroad, parkways and airports, exceptional waterfront facilities, outstanding parks and sports facilities, private golf, yacht and country clubs, state-of-the-art libraries, and excellent social and cultural centers.
We are experiencing a very active first quarter market with more than 286 new residential listings on the market since the first of the year.
In 2000, she was recognized by the editors of REALTOR(r) Magazines as one of the "25 Most Influential People In Real Estate," and in 2003 when the "Most Influential" list was updated, she was recognized as one of nine "Notables." She is also a frequent contributor to "Your Money" on CNN fn.
realtytimes.com /rtcpages/20040319_greenwich.htm   (710 words)

  
 Greenwich Real Estate Broker
The only reason a home experiences this situation is because it was overpriced in the beginning and the market rises to meet the original price, but folks, it does happen in Greenwich and not simply once.
Greenwich is now and always has been one of the safest investments you can make.
In the $3.0-$5.0M range, 25% of the 82 homes now on the market are new construction spec homes; the same percentage is true in the $5.0-8.0M range and the $8.0-$35.0M range.
kayelewis.com /news/index.php   (1605 words)

  
 [No title]
Greenwich squeezes an interesting variety of retailers in a surprising small area.
Greenwich, instead boasts a wide assortment of the ethnic, strange, flamboyant and unusual.
There are three markets: The Antique Market in Burney Street; The Village Market in Stockwell Street; and the Covered Market off Greenwich Church Street.
www.riverthames.co.uk /gw/gwshop.htm   (487 words)

  
 Greenwich Market | Entrance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Greenwich Market was established and granted a Royal Charter in 1849.
Greenwich Arts and Crafts Market is probably London's best source for hand crafted items, unique gifts and crafting trends.
The market is located by the River Thames and close to well known historical places and geographical landmarks.
freespace.virgin.net /greenwich.market/entrance.htm   (332 words)

  
 Greenwich Market - Read Reviews
Greenwich Market in South East London is renowned for its hand-crafted items,paintings and ornaments and a lot more besides.
Markets have been held in Greenwich for almost 1,000 years.
The market held in the covered area off College Approach dates from 1831 and r...
www.ciao.co.uk /Greenwich_Market__5293166/TabId/2   (228 words)

  
 Greenwich Time - Market test for McDonald's
The burger giant, which has owned Boston Market for five years, is opening a restaurant that combines the two on the Northwest Side.
Unlike McDonald's, which focuses its efforts on hamburgers and french fries, Boston Market is trying to position itself as a take-out or sit-down meal-replacement alternative for time-stressed families.
Boston Market is a wholly owned subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. that specializes in quick, convenient meals using chicken, turkey, ham and meatloaf entrees.
www.greenwichtime.com /chi-0406220331jun22,0,4321332.story   (757 words)

  
 London forum: Greenwich Market - TripAdvisor
Greenwich makes for a great day out with loads to see and do as well as the markets such as the Cutty Sark tea clipper and The National Maritime Museum.
There are actually three markets around and Sunday seems to be the popular day to go but have a look at www.greenwich-market.net and decide for yourself.
The markets (all 3) are fun, the museums are open in the afternoon and the walking around is great.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowTopic-g186338-Greenwich_Market-k93279-i17-London_England.html   (718 words)

  
 Admiral Hardy, Greenwich   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Situated in the heart of Greenwich market, this pub will inevitably be popular, it's easy to find and it's a handy refuelling stop after a day spent inspecting the pricey tat on offer all around it.
It tried to be different for a while, with its food shop and decent menu, but in the end bowed to the pressure, out went the shop and the menu, in came the "lounge bar" features and a pretty standard list of food - and the crowds followed.
The pub is on the right hand side of the southern entrance to the market.
www.fancyapint.com /main_site/thepubs/pub698.htm   (259 words)

  
 GMT2000 - The Greenwich Markets
The main covered market near the Cutty Sark is dedicated to arts & crafts stalls at weekends and draws an amazing range of individually crafted products from far and wide.
As you enter the covered market from the river end you pass under what used to be an old music-hall, which people once accessed through The Admiral Hardy pub--one of Greenwich’s most popular taverns.
A relative newcomer to the Greenwich market scene, the Bosun’s Yard stands within the shadows of the rigging of the Cutty Sark.
www.gmt2000.co.uk /meridian/mrkts   (373 words)

  
 London Street Markets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Camden Market is London's trendiest and possibly busiest market.
New to Covent Garden is the Food Lover's market held on the second Friday of each month with quality vetted producers selling a variety of fresh and seasonal British produce.
In the heart of historic Greenwich, the arts and craft market in College Approach sells a range of traditional handmade craftwork and original artwork.
www.exclusivelondon.co.uk /london_markets.htm   (374 words)

  
 GREENWICH COMMERCIAL MARKET TIGHTENING AFTER A FEW LEAN YEARS Magazine: Fairfield County Business Journal, August 21, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Today, a walk down Greenwich Avenue past outdoor cafes filled with workers lingering over low-fat lunches, is enough to convince anyone that Greenwich is on the upswing.
Westport is similar in the marketing field." As Greenwich's cachet climbs among those who want the town at the top of their corporate letterhead, brokers and leasing agents say rental rates also have been inching upwards.
According to Jacqueline Pinyan, leasing director for Greenwich Office Park, the downtown area, with its quick access to Greenwich Avenue's shops and restaurants, has the priciest buildings, some of which command as much as $39 per square foot per year.
mgv.mim.edu.my /Articles/00250/96020423.Htm   (696 words)

  
 Visit East London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Your shopping day could start at Greenwich Market, where you can enjoy the wide range of antiques and collectables, arts and crafts, the fabulous farmers market and food court and for lunch choose between noodle bars, wine bars, traditional pubs and fine dining offering tastes from around the world.
Then a trip to Blackheath Farmers’ Market will broaden your taste buds and reintroduce you to delicious, healthy and tasty food that’s probably been picked, cooked or baked the day before the Market.
Brick Lane Market which runs down Brick Lane, Cheshire Street and Sclater Street is open from early Sunday morning until about 2pm only, this market is a mad mixture of treasures and fascinating finds.
www.visiteastlondon.co.uk /markets.htm   (909 words)

  
 Greenwich Guide, England, Europe. World Tourist Attractions Provided By Columbus Travel Guides
Description: The London Borough of Greenwich, which is situated on south of the River Thames, is home to a host of attractions, and recognised internationally for its military and naval connections and as the home of Greenwich Mean Time.
The National Maritime Museum (www.nmm.ac.uk), the largest maritime museum in the world, and the Old Royal Naval College (www.greenwichfoundation.org.uk), which began life as Greenwich Hospital in 1694 to treat seamen, are also located in Greenwich.
Greenwich town centre and park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, under the name ‘Maritime Greenwich’.
www.worldtouristattractions.travel-guides.com /attractions/gre/gre.asp   (277 words)

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