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Whitechapel Market

Market stalls along the pavement with the cityscape of London towering behind it, Whitechapel.
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Cultural heritage Local Society Whitechapel Market 

The history of Whitechapel Road Market and its impending transformation

March 21, 2022April 4, 2022 Gulistan Elidemir 82 Views 0 Comments Features 7 min read

The centuries-old market has been a staple in Whitechapel’s identity. Now, with the opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2022,

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A black and white photo of Petticoat Lane Market in history on a busy day in Whitechapel, East London, 1920.
Petticoat Lane Market captured on a busy market day in the 1920s, East London.
Cultural heritage East End Jewish Local Places to visit Whitechapel Market 

Petticoat Lane Market – one of the oldest markets in London

October 18, 2021January 12, 2022 Gulistan Elidemir 148 Views 0 Comments Features 4 min read

From the Tudor Times to the bombing of World War II, this is the story of Petticoat Lane Market’s refusal

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