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  Old Billingsgate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Billingsgate was known as Blynesgate and Byllynsgate before the name settled into its present form however, the true origin of the name is unclear.
Originally a general market for corn, coal, iron, wine, salt, pottery, fish and miscellaneous goods, Billingsgate was not exclusively associated with the fish trade until the sixteenth century.
Billingsgate was the main port for London until an Act of Parliament was passed in 1699 making it "a free and open market for all sorts of fish whatsoever".
www.oldbillingsgate.info /history.htm   (297 words)

  
 Billingsgate Fish Market - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Billingsgate's former premises in the City of London in 1876.
Billingsgate Wharf, close to Lower Thames Street, became the centre of a fish market during the 16th and 17th centuries, but did not become formally established until an Act of Parliament in 1699.
In 1982, the fish market was relocated to a new 13-acre (53,000 m²) building complex close to Canary Wharf in Docklands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Billingsgate_Fish_Market   (310 words)

  
 London for free - City Walk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The market moved to a new site on the Isle of Dogs in 1982, and today the building is used as a stock market.
Old Bailey is the name by which most people know the Central Criminal Court, which is just down from the corner with Newgate Street.
London's original market was in Cheapside and its oldest surviving market is Borough, on the southern side of London Bridge.
www.londonforfree.net /walks/city/city.htm   (5437 words)

  
 Billingsgate Market
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.
The market is closed Sunday with the exception of ONE trader only open - John Stockwell Ltd (Shellfish) from 6.00am to 8.00am - please telephone them on 020 7987 7776 prior to visiting to ensure they are trading.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk /corporation/our_services/markets/billingsgate   (197 words)

  
 Old Billingsgate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Old Billingsgate Market is now the most stylish new venue space in London for a multitude of events in the London calendar.
Old Billingsgate Event Venue Established and Managed by Industry Events Since 2001.
Old Billingsgate Market is available for dry hire or with full event management and production.
www.oldbillingsgate.info   (153 words)

  
 Leadenhall Market
A meat and fish market occupied a series of courts behind the grand lead-roofed mansion of Leadenhall on Leadenhall street in the 14th century.
The market continued to be used for the sale of fish, meat, poultry and corn, although in 1666 portions of the market were destroyed by the Great Fire.
A celebrated character in Leadenhall during the 18th century was 'Old Tom', a gander which managed to escape execution even though it is recorded that 34,000 geese were slaughtered there in two days.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk /our_services/markets/leadenhall.htm   (287 words)

  
 OLD BILLINGSGATE MARKET Marketing
And so in 1868, under liberal regulations unknown in the old markets, the spacious avenues of a fine architectural edifice were given up to the marketing of the ragged, the unfortunate, and the guilty.
Every one wants to get the prime of the market; every salesman tells his clients that good prices depend almost as much on early arrival as on fine quality; and thus evey cargo of fish is pushed on to market with as little delay as need be.
Nyhedsarkiv 28-07-2005 SA leading the way in wine marketing Five years ago, South Africa was no more than an incidental player on the international wine stage, but today, armed with a growing share in major export markets, the country is setting the pace for its wine-producing competitors in the way it presents to the trade.
xoomer.alice.it /marketing_now/Old_Billingsgate_Market.html   (1802 words)

  
 The Admirable Crichton : AC Places : Venue Information
Old Billingsgate Market is a landmark building situated in a prime position on the River Thames.
Built circa 1874, Billingsgate was substantially refurbished in 1984 by Lord Rogers to provide a highly specified accommodation and environment, while retaining the character and ambience of the Old Market.
A large terrace at the rear of the building provides an ideal opportunity for a reception, car parking facility and/or associated benefits.
www.admirable-crichton.co.uk /AC-Places_venue.aspx?id=4   (141 words)

  
 Venue Focus Magazine Feature, Autumn 2005 - 'Bigger Fish to Fry' - London Venue - London Venues Guide - Square Meal
Designed by Sir Horace Jones and erected in 1875 to house the famous Billingsgate fish market, it stands on a site that was once a Roman port and where fish-trading traditions date back to the 16th century.
Old Billingsgate has only been a full-time events venue since the tail-end of 2001, and Morrow says its relative youth adds to its appeal.
One of Old Billingsgate’s most striking features is its riverfront terrace, which can accommodate up to 1,000 guests against the backdrop of spectacular Thames vistas and a clear view of Tower Bridge.
www.squaremeal.co.uk /venues/london/display.php?Venue_ID=23826   (936 words)

  
 Old Billingsgate Market London - Club Review and Information, , 16 Lower Thames Street
Old Billingsgate Market is situated in an area steeped in history, that has been transformed into premier clubbing space in The City.
I went to a wedding at the Old Billingsgate Market.
The Old Billingsgate Market was an ideal place for a good party.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /info_club_734.html   (110 words)

  
 Conference Guide UK - Old Billingsgate Market, East London
Old Billingsgate Market is a great venue for conferences, banquets and parties.
Old Billingsgate provides approximately 7,800 sq m (84,000 sq ft) over 7 floors.
The Building centres upon the triple height central hall at ground level providing approximately 2,595 sq m (27,900 sq ft) of high quality working environment.
www.conferenceguideuk.com /maps_LONDON_East-London_825.htm   (155 words)

  
 Eventica - 5th Annual Russian Rhapsody
On Monday 24th April Old Billingsgate Market, London played host to over 780 stars of world-wide cultural, art, business and political renown at the Fifth Annual Russian Rhapsody Gala Dinner and Concert.
This year the event reached new heights in elegance as Old Billingsgate Market on the bank of the River Thames was transformed into both a concert hall on the one side draped in rich red velvet, and a luxuriously decadent dining area, with towering feather and fruit arrangements with scattered crystals on the other.
Guests arrived at the main entrance before walking the length of the carefully curtained hall to where on the river terrace Audi 7s were displayed in style.
www.eventica.co.uk /events/rr/2006   (976 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | London Bierfest London | Old Billingsgate Market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The spirit of Bavaria is shipped wholesale to Old Billingsgate Market near London Bridge for an Oktober to remember.
franchises is this lovely cafe in Borough Market which naturally benefits from having some of the finest, freshest fish in the world available on the doorstep.
Located in Leadenhall's covered Victorian market - the home to some of the freshest fish and meat in London — this is one of the capital's most atmospheric locations when it comes to sourcing out fresh food.
www.londontown.com /LondonEvents/LondonBierfest/d225c   (3114 words)

  
 Hospitality Event Feature - London Bierfest - Hospitality & Events Guide - Square Meal
Held at a time when there’s a lull in the corporate entertainment market — after the rush of summer parties and before the onslaught of Christmas do’s — it’s the ideal autumn team-building event.
Old Billingsgate is the perfect venue and looks great revamped as a huge German beer tent, with flags and banners and row upon row of communal tables.
Waitresses run up and down the isles, delivering beers at lightning speed and as there’s no queuing at the bar the evening offers great opportunities for people to chat and get to know one another, though there’s no doubt that conversation tends to get rather slurred later on.
www.squaremeal.co.uk /events/display.php?EventID=2316   (614 words)

  
 Launching Smartphone: Microsoft's Christensen on the Marriage of "Smart Software and Small, Stylish Mobile Handsets": ...
All types of market participants will be encouraged and motivated by Smartphone's success.
Other participants in the market ecosystem -- including systems integrators, distributors, and retailers -- will be similarly encouraged to expand their presence.
Christensen: We've been working very closely with all types of market participants -- especially with the mobile operators and handset makers who are essential to the market -- both to ensure Smartphone's success, and to ensure their success with Smartphone.
www.microsoft.com /presspass/features/2002/Oct02/10-22SmartphoneQA.mspx   (1444 words)

  
 AboutUs
Walter Purkis came into the Fish trade on leaving school over fourty years ago when he found employment as a trainee fish salesman in the old Billingsgate Market.
He is at present a committee member of the  Billingsgate Seafood Training School Training Advisory Committee.
Much of the smoked fish sold through the shops is smoked in the century old smoke house at the rear of the Crouch End Shop, with recipes that have been handed down through the family for at least six generations.
www.purkisfishmongers.homestead.com /AboutUs.html   (433 words)

  
 Sienna and Keira honour Fashion Week star
Sienna brought a dash of rosy colour to the Old Billingsgate Market venue.
The glitzy party, staged at Old Billingsgate Market, also marked Matthew's return after a five-year absence from London Fashion Week.
He presented his latest collection just a few days earlier in the Big Apple, but the designer's London fans were treated to a retrospective of his work, along with some choice samples of his new line, as top models like Jodie Kidd, Jasmine Guinness and Yasmin Le Bon took to the catwalk.
www.hellomagazine.com /celebrities/2005/02/17/moetchandon   (336 words)

  
 The Sport Industry - Where sport meets business.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If you wish to be put on the waiting list for tables please contact the Awards' office: 0207 240 7702 or info@sportindustry.biz
Following the huge success of last year's event, the Awards team are delighted to announce that the Sport Industry Awards 2006 will again be held at the stunning Old Billingsgate.
With a sell-out crowd enjoying the proceedings in 2005, tickets for this year's Awards are set to be in higher demand than ever so book now to avoid disappointment.
www.sportindustry.biz /awards_booktable.asp   (99 words)

  
 Legal Week Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Following on from the immense success of the Legal Week Awards 2004, it is with great pleasure that we announce this year's awards - to be held on Wednesday 30th November 2005 at the Old Billingsgate Market, London, EC3.
The Legal Week Awards are unique in that they recognise the dedicated work conducted by in-house counsel, while also rewarding those firms that have provided exceptional services to their clients.
Last year’s event was thoroughly enjoyed by all, so make sure you put the date in your diary.
www.legalweekevents.com /eventhome.asp?eveid=23   (87 words)

  
 RIBA Architect Award
The award ceremony has had to be postponed because of this.
The ceremony will be broadcasted live on channel 4 television on the 24th of July at the old billingsgate Market in London
The RIBA Awards were to be staged at the Old Billingsgate Market, London, and scheduled to be broadcast on Channel 4 on Sunday 24th of July at 20:30 have been postponed until the 4th August 2005.
www.freewebtown.com /riba   (180 words)

  
 Inklings Press - publisher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Andrew J. Spallek starts things off with a comprehensive look at the reasons why Montague John Druitt was named as the top suspect by a high-ranking police official at the time, as well as new information that has been discovered since then.
Leanne Perry follows with details on Kelly's former lover Joseph Barnett, also believed by some to have been her killer, and the job he lost as a fish porter at Old Billingsgate Market.
Wolf Vanderlinden tackles another high profile suspect, Dr. Francis Tumblety, while trying to get to the truth about some of the stories of his life that have always been considered to be damning evidence against him but appear to be quite different from how they have been previously portrayed.
www.inklings.com   (1711 words)

  
 World Poker Exchange :: World Poker Exchange Announces $2 Million London Tournament
The offline poker tournament will be held in partnership with FHM UK and The Bravo Channel, the UK's leading men's entertainment network, on August 3rd through to August 6th.
The World Poker Exchange London Open will be the first lifestyle poker tournament of its kind and will provide exclusive outings each night of the tournament.
Old Billingsgate is a nineteenth century landmark building situated in a prime position on the River Thames with views across to Tower Bridge, London Bridge and the South Bank.
sev.prnewswire.com /gambling-casinos/20050210/LATH03010022005-1.html   (478 words)

  
 Old Billingsgate Market : 16 Lower Thames Street, London, England EC3, United Kingdom :: London Architecture .co.uk ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Old Billingsgate Market : 16 Lower Thames Street, London, England EC3, United Kingdom :: London Architecture.co.uk (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)
Discuss the architecture of Old Billingsgate Market and other buildings in London.
Be the first to leave a comment on this building.
www.londonarchitecture.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /Building/807/Old_Billingsgate_Market.php   (142 words)

  
 Fixed Income e-Trading Conference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Bond Market Association e-Trading Survey: Trends as Told to Us The Bond Market Association will release the results of the most comprehensive survey done to date on the European e-trading industry which has the backing of all the trading platforms, major sell-side players, and key buy-side accounts.
Alternative Market visions: First hand experiences of establishing a hedge fund for fine art
Be certain to mention you are attending The Bond Market Association conference.
www.bondmarkets.com /eTrading   (1637 words)

  
 Hospitality Net - Industry Events - Sleep.07
Following on from its successful launch last year, SLEEP 07 will take place at Old Billingsgate Market, London, on November 13th - 14th 2007.
SLEEP 07 brings together all those involved in the creation of new hotels: Owners and Operators, Architects and Designers, Investors and Developers, Financiers and Consultants.
Dedicated to the world of hotel design, and supported by a pan European marketing campaign, SLEEP 07 is a multi faceted event with leading exhibitors from the world of contract interiors.
www.hospitalitynet.org /event/3001577.html   (153 words)

  
 2nd Annual Fixed Income eTrading Conference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The SIFMA e-Trading Survey: Trends as Told to Us Survey Panel The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association will 2nd annual comprehensive survey on the European e-trading industry which has the backing of all the trading platforms, major sell-side players, and key buy-side accounts as well as comments from senior industry representatives.
A discussion of the latest Swap electronic trading initiatives around IRS and their liquidity providers.
*Registrants may be required to provide proof of their institution's status which may be accepted or rejected at the sole discretion of The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
www.bondmarkets.com /story.asp?id=2542   (1981 words)

  
 Apple (UK and Ireland) - Hot News - iTunes Rocks Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
On Tuesday June 15th, Apple CEO Steve Jobs launched the iTunes Music Store for the UK, France and Germany at a special event held at Old Billingsgate Market on the banks of the River Thames in London.
The front of Old Billingsgate Market is dominated by 10-foot high iPod posters.
Jobs announced that Apple is actively working with car manufacturers to integrate iPod into the driving experience.
www.apple.com /uk/hotnews/articles/musicstore   (290 words)

  
 Warhol in Billingsgate Evening Standard (London) - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
ANDY WARHOL'S famous New York hangout, The Factory, was the inspiration for last night's party in Old Billingsgate Fish Market to celebrate the opening of the new Warhol exhibitions at Tate Moder n and the Gagosian Gallery.
Hundreds of silvery, airfilled pillows, on loan from Pittsburgh's Warhol Museum, filled the room as Marianne Faithfull, John Cale from the Velvet Underground and Brian Eno provided live musical entertainment.
Torrential rain did not deter Tate supremo Sir Nicholas Serota, Salman Rushdie, Alan Yentob, literary agent Ed Victor, and a host of Warhol's old friends from making it to the bash by the River Thames.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4153/is_200202/ai_n11996376   (222 words)

  
 World Poker Exchange - The London Open 2005
The tournament for the minimum prize pot of USD2million was held over four nights, with celebrity players, world famous poker hands and 10 FHM readers.
Historic Billingsgate Market on the River Thames rocked with the cutting-edge sounds of Dirty Vegas, and fabulous stylings of provocatuer Grace Jones.
The gala celebration attended by an invitation-only crowd of 1,000-plus indulged in gourmet cuisine as the hottest names in professional poker and celebrities from both sides of the pond convened for the inaugural London Open.
www.worldpx.com /london05/news.asp   (465 words)

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