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  About Spitalfields
New Spitalfields Market occupies an area covering 13 hectares (over 31 acres) and consists of a Market Hall of 28,700 sq.mtrs (309,000 sq.ft.) housing 115 trading units for wholesalers dealing in fruit, vegetables and flowers.
New Spitalfields Market has the highest number of wholesale traders of any horticultural market in the United Kingdom and the continual specialisation by wholesalers in exotic fruit and vegetables provides the greatest choice of these products of any Market in Europe.
The Market Constabulary are responsible for the enforcement of the Market Bylaws, traffic control and security of the Market site and these staff are supervised by the Head of Security and three Sergeants.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk /Corporation/our_services/markets/spitalfields/about.htm   (295 words)

  
  New Spitalfields Market - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
New Spitalfields Market is located in a 31 acre (125,000 m²) site in Leyton, East London which opened in 1991.
It is the UK's leading horticultural market specialising in exotic fruit and vegetables.
The market had previously been located at Spitalfields Market in the City of London.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/New_Spitalfields_Market   (65 words)

  
 New Spitalfields Market
New Spitalfields houses the largest number of wholesalers and has the highest turnover, making it the UK's leading horticultural market.
The Superintendent is responsible for the administration and management of the market and controls a staff of 31 administrative, constabulary and maintenance staff.
The market constabulary are responsible for the enforcement of the market bylaws, traffic control and security of the market site; these staff are supervised by the Head of Security.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk /corporation/our_services/markets/spitalfields   (312 words)

  
 New Walk New Walk (A Guided Walk in Leicester) - Colin Crosby Heritage Tours
During this walk, lots of interesting points are raised about New Walk, Leicester’s unique Georgian footway, which was built on the line of the Roman road to Colchester.
Also included is the Georgian new town that was added to Leicester in the early 19th century, with views of the prison, which is often mistaken for a castle, as well as the edge of Victoria Park, which was formerly used as a Racecourse.
Among the prominent buildings along New Walk are Holy Cross Priory Church and New Walk Museum, originally built as a school by Joseph Aloysius Hansom.
www.crosbyheritage.co.uk /event/new-walk-new-walk   (261 words)

  
 LONDON, NEW SPITALFIELDS
It is Europe's leading horticultural market specializing in exotic fruit and vegetables.
The market hall houses 115 trading units for wholesalers dealing in fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Modern facilities in the market hall include cold storage rooms, ripening rooms and racking for palletized produce.
www.terminalmarkets.com /londonnew.htm   (162 words)

  
 Defra, UK - About Defra - Ministers - Ministers' statements - Written ministerial statemenet on review of London ...
In order to meet the changing needs of the market, and especially of the catering supply trade, the existing markets should be consolidated to provide three composite markets each providing facilities for the sale of fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, so allowing catering customers to meet all their needs in one market.
The existence of the markets and their impact on the local economy and environment will need to be taken into account in wider decisions on economic and town and country planning, traffic management and other issues.
As far as New Covent Garden Market is concerned, we would need agreement in principle on the future ownership and management of the market as a basis for any legislation to remove or modify the present responsibilities of the Secretary of State and the Covent Garden Market Authority.
www.defra.gov.uk /corporate/ministers/statements/bb030620.htm   (1160 words)

  
  NEW SPITALFIELDS MARKET Marketing
A recent marketing campaign comes as the market is set to undergo minor structural development, and the Spitalfields Marketing Group, a board made up of retailers and restaurateurs, hopes to raise its profile amongst the rubble of nearby building work.
In order to meet the changing needs of the market, and especially of the catering supply trade, the existing markets should be consolidated to provide three composite markets each providing facilities for the sale of fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, so allowing catering customers to meet all their needs in one market.
New Covent Garden Market is a wholesale horticultural market which was brought within the remit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF) by the Covent Garden Market Act 1961.
xoomer.alice.it /marketing_now/New_Spitalfields_Market.html   (1591 words)

  
 Wholesale Fruit Market, Wholesale Vegetable Market, Spitalfields, London
New Spitalfields Market in Leyton London is Britain’s premier number one wholesale fruit, wholesale vegetable market and flower market serving London and the Home Counties.
Sited with direct access to the motorway network, the ports and the airports, New Spitalfields wholesale fruit vegetable and flower market is well placed not only to serve north and east London but south east London, the Midlands, East Anglia and Kent.
New Spitalfields Market the premier wholesale market in the UK offers the widest range of exotic fresh fruit vegetables sourced from all over the world to meet the needs of a cosmopolitan London and beyond.
www.wholesalefruitvegetableflowers.co.uk /index.htm   (245 words)

  
 New Spitalfields Market in TutorGig Encyclopedia
New Spitalfields Market]] It is Europe's leading horticultural market specialising in exotic fruit and vegetables.
Modern facilities in the market hall include cold storage rooms, ripening rooms and racking for palletised produce.
The market had previously been more centrally located at Spitalfields Market just east of the City of London.
www.tutorgig.com /ed/New_Spitalfields_Market   (223 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Written Ministerial Statements for 20 Jun 2003 (pt 2)
In order to meet the changing needs of the market, and especially of the catering supply trade, the existing markets should be consolidated to provide three composite markets each providing facilities for the sale of fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, so allowing catering customers to meet all their needs in one market.
The existence of the markets and their impact on the local economy and environment will need to be taken into account in wider decisions on economic and town and country planning, traffic management and other issues.
As far as New Covent Garden Market is concerned, we would need agreement in principle on the future ownership and management of the market as a basis for any legislation to remove or modify the present responsibilities of the Secretary of State and the Covent Garden Market Authority.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200203/cmhansrd/vo030620/wmstext/30620m02.htm   (1729 words)

  
 Spitalfields Market, Old Spitalfields Market, London E1, fashion market Spitalfields, London UK
Originally from Grantham in Lincolnshire, Anna moved to London to work with the silk manufacturers in Spitalfields creating a superb collection of designs including Damasks, extraordinary examples of what was considered to be a woven naturalistic 'painting' style and (from 1752 onwards) designs developed using smaller decorative motifs.
The next century a saw a rise in population in the area due mainly to the success of the weaving trade and Spitalfields Market flourished.
The horticultural market trade was moved in 1991 to New Spitalfields Market - Sherrin Road (off Ruckholt Road), Leyton, London E10 5SQ.
www.21stcenturyvillage.com /spitalfields-guide.html   (767 words)

  
 Spitalfields What's On Guide
Spitalfields Festival should be praised to the rooftops.
The Spitalfields Tea Dances were founded by Michael Spencer, local resident and former Education Manager at the Royal Opera House Orchestra, who originally launched the tea dances at the Royal Opera House as a way of making it more accessible to the community.
Spitalfields has a strong sense of community and Michael thought that the newly created Crispin Place would be a perfect space to host tea dances for the area.
www.spitalfields.co.uk /nande_events.php   (508 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)

  
 Tower Hamlets - New Spitalfields Market
The market flourished for over sixty years but lack of space to expand led to it moving out to new purpose-built premises in Leyton and by 1991 the old market had been abandoned by the fruit and vegetable traders, but in their place it took on a new role.
During the 1990's the old market established a reputation as a vibrant and slightly quirky place; it became fashionable, as did the nearby immigrant quarter of Brick Lane.
The images of New Spitalfields Market seen here also include the neighbouring residential flats to the north, which reflect the growing smartness of the area as a whole.
www.jbutler.org.uk /London/TowerHamlets/Spitalfields.shtml   (404 words)

  
 Old Spitalfields Market restaurants, Eating Out, Dining, pubs, bars and local information for Old Spitalfields Market
The Old Spitalfields market itself was properly established in 1680s after the Great Fire of London, when King Charles II granted a local silk thrower, John Balch, rights to hold a market on Thursdays and Saturdays; in fact, the market continued to expand, and become a centre for home-grown produce running six times per week.
Old Spitalfields market continued almost unchanged until as recently as 1920, when the City of London acquired the buildings and expanded the market again.
However, as cars became the main mode of transport, and traffic congestion increased, the market was forced to move to Leyton, where it became the New Spitalfields Market.
www.sugarvine.com /London/neighbourhood-watch/story.asp?story=83   (727 words)

  
 London Markets
Borough Market is the successor to a medieval market, held on London Bridge.
In 1276 the market was moved to Borough High Street to avoid congestion and was moved again in 1756 for the same reason.
It was established in 1869 as a covered food market set in a neo-Gothic palace, but the traders preferred to conduct their business on the street and the venture failed.In 1958 the short-lived market building was demolished to make way for today's flower market.
knowledgeoflondon.com /markets.html   (1184 words)

  
 The Friends of Christ Church Spitalfields | Newsletter | Columns 23
The layout of the new floor was designed long before quarrying commenced, but the random mix of the stones in the panels between the bands was determined by trial and error on the drawing board before laying the floor commenced.
The skill of the joiners can be seen in the high quality of the new work, and the care with which the surviving original sections of woodwork have been integrated; the skill of the carvers can be judged from the fact that it is difficult to distinguish their new work from the old.
The new ceilings under the galleries in the north and south aisles were erected on chestnut laths, Mansfield had used oak laths; the cornices were run in situ using a technique which has changed little over the centuries.
www.christchurchspitalfields.org /v2/newsletter/archive/columns23/columns23.shtml   (3101 words)

  
 Spitalfields Market - Visit London
If you would like your details to be available on Visit Spitalfields please click here for more information.
Theres 5 different local markets to choose from including the famous, Old Spitalfields Market which has been voted Best London Market 2 years in a row.
Due to restoration works the markets on Thursday, Friday and Sunday are located in the area between TeaSmith and Carluccio's on the new estate.
www.visitspitalfields.com   (299 words)

  
 Spitalfields Market
The market is indoors so you don't need to worry about rain.
This is a really friendly market and there is always something new to see.
Spitalfields market is a landmark and sign-posted from Liverpool street station.
www.enabledlondon.info /default/5.venues/eateries/spits.htm   (364 words)

  
 London Markets: Flea, Food, Farmers' and Antique Markets in London Area, England, UK
The market is located to the south of Leadenhall Street between Gracechurch Street and Lime Street.
Daily arrivals from the coast and overseas ensure a continuity of fresh supplies and with some 54 merchants trading in close proximity in the Market Hall, competition is keen.
Billingsgate Market is thus able to offer an excellent one stop service to the busy trade buyer.
www.uktouristbureau.org /markets.html   (383 words)

  
 Spitalfields London Markets
The new fully covered food market opened with over 20 traders all with a reputation for quality food and many of whom also trade at the renowned Borough Market.
The market is complimented by a host of independent specialist food shops surrounding the new Crispin Place and Bishops Square as well as several new independent restaurants.
With all these culinary delights Spitalfields is set to be a much loved gastronomic hot spot.
www.spitalfields.co.uk /foodmarket.php   (216 words)

  
 Intel reaches for new chip markets - Business - Macworld UK
That new market niche may have low profit margins today, but Intel is able to enter it anyway because of the success of its recent corporate restructuring, Paul Otellini said in his annual address to analysts in New York.
Intel is shrinking the dimensions of its chip components from 65nm to 45nm in its Penryn processor family scheduled to launch in the second half of 2007.
In the retail market, Intel is ready to pounce on rising demand for notebooks, which will begin to outsell desktops by 2009, the company says.
www.macworld.co.uk /business/news/index.cfm?newsid=17942   (1087 words)

  
 VOA - Publications - Property Market Report January 200
The main story this year has been the red hot investment market which has continued apace on the back of strong demand from many investors from across the world and fuelled by the availability of cheap medium and long term debt.
Market commentators consider that this method of financing purchases will grow rapidly over the next few years.
If the current market conditions continue then a well located single let building with a good covenant and medium to long term security of income may command a yield of 5% or less.
www.voa.gov.uk /publications/property_market_report/pmr-jan-06/city_of_london.htm   (3246 words)

  
 Observer | Save Spitalfields from market forces
On Sundays, the old vegetable market is a full of people moving through the maze of junk shops and candlemakers, Tandoori Huts and wholesale sportswear stalls that spill out on to the streets in every direction.
Spitalfields market sits on one of the most unstable urban fault lines in Britain.
The existing market building engagingly conceals the expanse of its industrial glass-and-steel roof behind a ring of picturesque, domestically scaled, redbrick structures that consciously try to create the impression of an informal streetscape of terraced houses, rather than a large and intrusive single building.
observer.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,4221897-102280,00.html   (1562 words)

  
 Foster + Partners
The main market buildings, including the listed nineteenth-century Horner buildings and the 1928 buildings along Brushfield Street will be retained.
A new street Market Street lined on both sides with shops, will be created linking Bishopsgate with Spitalfields opening up open new views of Hawksmoors masterpiece Christchurch.
The square will be animated with groups of trees and tables from a new cafe at the end of Market Street.
www.fosterandpartners.com /News/071/Default.aspx   (454 words)

  
 Haggerston Pool News Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The aims of the organisation are to stop pool closures and to see the setting up of a London Pools Trust associated with the GLA to take on London's pools as local authorities are struggling to manage pools across the capital.
Market Sports ran the temporary pools in Spitalfields and Broadgate which many people will have used (now closed due to area being developed).
Market Sports are also part of the bid to re-open London Fields Lido.
www.haggerstonpool.com /newsArchive/newsMarch2004.htm   (925 words)

  
 news7
Last week a friend told me that If I were to go to the New Spitalfields market early in the morning I would be able to collect fruit and veg for the animals free of charge.
The journey from the sanctuary to the market and back is about 100 miles - which is a long way and takes quite a time - However, my partner works in Brentwood which is only about 15 miles from the market.
The three new cats who arrived on 13th August are now brave enough to be filmed whilst eating in their feral pen.
www.homestead.com /towerhillstables/news7.html   (2675 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | London Events | 0f6c9 London
The Spitalfields area is unique in Central London for its intense community spirit, and this annual festival shows just what can be achieved by a vibrant local life.
Record numbers of people are expected in the newly-restored Christ Church Spitalfields, which is now a grand space of chandeliers and white walls, with a gleaming stone floor, wood-panelled galleries and a spectacular acoustic.
Spitalfield's Market has had a place right at the heart of the regeneration of East London.
www.londontown.com /LondonEvents/SpitalfieldsFestival/0f6c9   (654 words)

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