Key Words :- market building

Address :- Gracechurch St, London, Greater London, EC3
Grid Ref :- TQ 3307 8105
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.512712 , Long -0.083752
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1286182,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1881 -

Description and History of Site:-
Poultry Market was rebuilt as cross-shaped iron arcade by Sir Horace Jones, 1881. Decorative lettering and stonework adorn four glass, iron and stone entrances. Note rows of meat racks outside shops. Partially restored ca.1975. Now used for a variety of purposes e.g. shops, cafes.

Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969

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