> There's Ridley Road, Columbia Road, Brick Lane, Roman Road, > Camden Passage, Portobello, ... Many more. Different > character to each of them. > > Greenwich Market is about to be closed for several years: > http://www.greenwichmarketconsultation.org.uk/ > > Although I broadly support the proposals (as, I think, do > most of the local people, and organisations such as the > Greenwich Society), it will be horrible while it's closed, > and I very much hope that it will retain the same character > when it reopens, and that the rents won't be so high that > only the national chains can afford to take a place. In the > meantime the outdoor market should continue to grow. > > It has a very different character from Camden Lock, and > there's plenty of scope in London for both (and for the > others you mention).
There are many and I don't want to come across as negative about them; they are all interesting, vibrant and fun places to nose about and find the odd bargain as well. The problem is that the local Boroughs promise one thing and deliver another. Walthamstow was supposed to have a major redevelopment which was supposed to enhance the area and provide better facilities for all. The reality has been an increase in rents and less stallholders - and the proposed redevelopment of the small arcade shops with good quality council flats above, being exchanged directly for a cinema, better shops and more community housing, looks as if it is all going for expensive private flats. The main rivals for these smaller stalls are the major supermarkets, who undercut them. As usual, it's not about an area, it's about money. I hope Greenwich gets what it is promised. Interesting link - especially following them to 'How to become a Trader' at Greenwich. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
