Historic London market to be closed

Historic London food markets that have operated for hundreds of years to permanently close
A pair of historic wholesale meat and fish markets in London will permanently close in the coming years. The Smithfield Market and Billingsgate Market will remain open for meat and fish sales, respectively, until “at least 2028” but will ultimately close their doors, the City of London Corporation said.
Historic 900-Year-Old London Markets Set to Shut Down
The operators of the site, The City of London Corporation, said Tuesday its council voted to stop operating Smithfield and Billingsgate meat and fish markets. The vote pours cold water on plans to relocate the markets to a £1b ($1.3b) development in ...
London’s Famous Smithfield Meat Market Is Closing For Good
Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market in London are set to close and be turned into cultural and housing developments
London’s Historic Fish and Meat Markets to Close After 1,000 Years
Two of London’s oldest markets, Billingsgate and Smithfield, will cease operations by 2028, marking the end of traditions dating back to the 11th century. The City of London Corporation announced Wednesday it will relinquish its responsibilities for the markets and compensate traders as they transition to independent operations.
London’s Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to cease trading
The markets, which have been a vital part of the capital’s food and restaurant scene, are set to close in 2028 after the City of London Corporation announced its council had voted to cease trading.
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 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.
Two of London's historic markets - Smithfield and Billingsgate - set to close
The City of London Corporation has shelved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate fish markets to a £1 billion development in Dagenham. | ITV News London
Historic Billingsgate Market in Poplar set to close
The City of London Corporation has agreed to stop running the historic Billingsgate Market in Poplar and pay compensation to traders.
850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close
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Two historic London food markets, hundreds of years old, to permanently close
The Smithfield and Billingsgate markets have a long history in the city of London, and date back nearly 900 years. They will permanently close in the coming years.
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Billingsgate Market traders react to 'bombshell' closure plan
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