I then after some years found myself regularly delivering to these markets myself as lorry driver, delivering to the same stands and still spending time with the same Porters that i used to admire so much as child. More recently i visited the old Spitalfields Market at the time of Her Majesty The Queen Mother being moved to Westminster Hall after her sad passing. I Parked my car in Spital Square opposite what was Collingrides stand. I have to say the place was just about gone, even the area around the cage had been dug up with a massive development under way .. it was heartbreaking to see, i told friends that had travelled with me how things used to be and how it was like a micro-community all in itself etc. We travelled through London and i explained as we passed the Borough mkt about the times spent in there then i drove by New covent Garden and explained about the nights i spent in there delievering. Last summer i delievered to the gardens and i was horrified at how quiet it was.

Now my point is this, The supermarkets are the culprit for the demise of not only the markets but also the whole country, the sad demise of the London markets is mirrored every where throughout the country. I know this to be true because untill last April i was delivering to most if not all of the markets around mainland UK . The people responsible for planning etc do not worry about the history, the culture or the livelihoods that are being needlessly wasted by their actions.. Then all of a sudden David Cameron says we need to re-vitalise the high street ! doesnt he realise to do this he needs something to pull the people to the high streets etc, Character, a rich history a sense of community a place where real people can buy goods at a price that is fair and get the quality as well. So his he prepared to curve the Supermarkets raping of our culture etc.. not at all because we must remember that when we vote in the General Election we not only vote for a particular Political Party but we are also voting for their sponsors , the big contributors to the party coffers, those being the very people that have robbed us of fantastic people, working in fantastic places that are full of history, culture and life. These huge contributors of the Political Partys being the Supermarkets ! sorry to have gone off on one but even though i never lived in london i was virtually brought up by those that did, those that worked through the night in all weathers in a community that i am so proud to have been allowed to be a part of !

Borough, Spitalfields, etc. are places we ALWAYS visit. They are interesting, unique, historical, and useful. All the things that make for a great destination.