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Brick Lane Market

Brick Lane Market — London market centered on Brick Lane in Tower Hamlets in east London.

Brick Lane Market, mines & mining heritage in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shoreditch High Street · 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly

About

Brick Lane Market is a mine in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "London market centered on Brick Lane in Tower Hamlets in east London". Coordinates: 51.5235°, -0.0715°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Brick Lane Market is the collective name for a number of London markets centred on Brick Lane, in Tower Hamlets in east London. The original market was located at the northern end of Brick Lane and in the heart of what is now east London's Bangladeshi community but now commonly refers to the various markets that are housed along the famous London street. The various markets that stretch the length of Brick Lane operate both weekdays but most historically weekends: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The markets sell a diverse range of items, from antique books to eight-track cartridge decks, vintage clothing to street food, and for many years hosted a stall selling nothing but rusty cog wheels. The markets have always been popular with and much photographed by art students, and bargain hunters from across London value it greatly.

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Background

History

The markets originally developed in the 17th century as a lone farmers' market that was held on Sundays due to religious observances by the area's then-prolific Jewish community. During the 20th century, the Brick Lane area experienced an influx of Bangladeshi immigrants who transformed the marketplace. Even today, Brick Lane is very famous for its curry houses.

Architecture

The Backyard Market, Brick Lane Vintage Market, Ely's Yard Food Trucks, Rinse Showrooms and Tea Rooms are all located within the confines of the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. The Upmarket is housed in the Truman Brewery's 'F-Block' building and is accessible from Brick Lane and Ely's Yard (just off Hanbury Street). The venue is an old service yard and one of East London's busiest roadways. Ely's Yard also hosts many events and holds other shops, bars, restaurants, and artwork by the prominent street artists Banksy and D*Face. The Backyard Market, operating by the same hours as the Tea Rooms, is located in the Brewery's U Block, on the east side of the Brewery's estate, between Dray Walk and…

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Coordinates
51.5235, -0.0715
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E2 6ED
Parliamentary constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney
Nearest railway station
Shoreditch High Street0.2 km

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Where is Brick Lane Market?
Brick Lane Market is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5235°, -0.0715°. The nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street, around 0.2 km away.