Mines & mining heritage · London
Leadenhall Market
In or near City of London.
Leadenhall Market — covered market in London, located on Gracechurch Street.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Monument · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Leadenhall Market is located in the City of London with the postcode EC3V 1LR. The nearest railway station is Monument, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Leadenhall Market is a mine in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1440. Designed by Horace Jones. Constructed primarily of iron. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5591440. Wikidata describes it as: "covered market in London, located on Gracechurch Street". Coordinates: 51.5127°, -0.0835°.
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Official information
Leadenhall Market is a historic and vibrant market located in the City of London, featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. With its stunning Victorian architecture, it offers a unique shopping and dining experience, as well as a glimpse into the market's rich heritage dating back to the 14th century.
From the Wikipedia article
Leadenhall Market is a covered market in London, England, located on Gracechurch Street. It is one of the oldest markets in London, dating from the 14th century, and is located in the historic centre of the City of London financial district.
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Background
History
The market dates from the 14th century and is said to derive its name from Leather-hall, though this is disputed. The early history of Leaden Hall involves the Mayor (1446), Simon Eyre. According to John Stow, "Eyre, a draper built Leaden Hall for a common garner of corn for the use of this city". The Market is typically open weekdays from 10 am until 6 pm, and primarily sells fresh food; among the vendors there are cheesemongers, butchers and florists. Originally a meat, game and poultry market, it stands on what was the centre of Roman London. A number of commercial retailers are also located in the market, including clothes shops. The Lamb Tavern, dating from 1780, is a traditional…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5127, -0.0835
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3V 1LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1440
- Nearest railway station
- Monument — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Public areas open 24/7; shop hours vary.
- Official site
- leadenhallmarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q961148 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leadenhall Market (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Leadenhall Market In London - Feb 2006 rotated.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leadenhall Market?
- Leadenhall Market is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3V 1LR), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Leadenhall Market?
- Leadenhall Market — covered market in London, located on Gracechurch Street.
- How do I get to Leadenhall Market?
- The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3V 1LR.
- When was Leadenhall Market built?
- Built or established in 1440. Designed by Horace Jones.
- Who owns Leadenhall Market?
- Leadenhall Market is owned by | architect =.
- Is Leadenhall Market a listed building?
- Leadenhall Market is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Leadenhall Market?
- The nearest railway station is Monument, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3V 1LR.