When did old Covent Garden market close?

8th of November, 1974
The market officially stopped trading on Friday 8th of November, 1974 – the entire enterprise relocated to Nine Elms in Vauxhall. Boursnell, of course, was there, recording the end of a very particular era of London history.

What was Covent Garden market famous for?

fruit and vegetables
One of London’s most famous markets, Covent Garden was primarily a place to buy fruit and vegetables. This 40-acre site once belonged to the convent of St Peter’s, Westminster, which maintained a kitchen garden here. This ‘convent garden’ evolved to become known as Covent Garden.

Why did Covent Garden market close?

In the face of increasing public dissatisfaction (encouraged by the rise of socialist ideas) with the private aristocratic ownership of London’s, and indeed England’s, most important produce market, the 11th Earl of Bedford sold the entire Covent Garden Estate to the Beecham family in 1918.

What day is Covent Garden Market on?

General Market – Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am to 7.30pm. The general market is well placed to serve the Covent Garden community. It offers a wide range of goods, plants to picnic hampers, greeting cards to souvenirs, beauty care and garden equipment.

Where did Covent Garden Market move to?

Nine Elms
Following a public outcry, buildings around the square were protected in 1973, preventing redevelopment. The following year the market moved to a new site in Nine Elms, between Battersea and Vauxhall in south-west London.

Is Covent Garden market open during lockdown?

We are OPEN Monday to Saturday 8-6 and Sundays 11am-4pm. The Covent Garden Market, in collaboration with the Middlesex Health Unit continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and abides by all Provincial guidelines and protocols. At this time, face masks are optional.

When was Covent Garden Market built?

Covent Garden Market had its beginning in 1835 when a patent was issued to hold a “public fair or mart” in the area of Richmond, Dundas and King Streets. In 1845, the Market found a permanent home when city business owners donated land near Richmond, Dundas and King Street.

Is Covent Garden London safe?

Covent Garden is generally a safe place with a relatively lower break-in rate in all of London and with a good range of secure accommodations it is ideal for anyone who wants to stay and have entertainment options right at their doorstep.

When was Covent Garden built?

Designed and laid out in 1630, it was the first modern square in London—originally a flat, open space or piazza with low railings. From about 1635 onwards there were many private residents of note, including the nobility, living in the Great Piazza.