Leadenhall Market – the past

Since as early as 1397, cheese has been part of Leadenhall life. The cheesemongers across Britain were bound by law to sell their cheese in the market.

At the time, there were also butchers, poulterers and corn sellers.

The ornate roof structure, painted green, maroon and cream, and cobbled floors of the current building, designed in 1881 by Sir Horace Jones (who was also the architect of Billingsgate and Smithfield Markets), make the building a tourist attraction. It was used to represent the area of London near The Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Leadenhall Market – the present

The market is now the home of some fine shops, and delightful bars and restaurants. It’s a very pleasant place for tourists to spend their afternoon.

Leadenhall Market – the future

A thriving spot, and open until late most evenings, Leadenhall Market is gaining much popularity with work crowds and tourists. A great resource is www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk, detailing what’s going on in the market. When you register, you can get vouchers to make great savings on drinks, food, clothes and more.

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