Comments on: New Home For The Museum Of London

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:59:04 +0000

Decades ago I was lucky enough to film there for Bleak House- it was wonderful to see those arches filled with carriages, the breath of the horses.

By: Russell Davidson

Russell Davidson — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 09:01:01 +0000

As a young man I did my legal training close to this famous market and remember wandering through it occasionally, fascinated by the hurly-burly of activity, particularly in the early mornings. It was an unusual experience to go for a huge breakfast to the neighbouring “Fox and Anchor” pub which was always full of traders drinking beer and enjoying an enormous fry up at 8 am! I also remember thinking what poor accommodation the Museum of London had. The museum certainly did not have enough space to display all if it’s treasures or to tell the story of a great city to the best if its ability. Thank you for your efforts in helping save this iconic building and I can think of no better future use for this world-famous market. I do hope that as part of the development of the surrounding area, more can be done to illustrate the use of the surrounding fields for mediaeval gatherings and punishment. Although that is outside the ambit of an organisation that deals with Victorian interest, explaining the historical context of Spitalfields pre-meat market is something that is currently sadly lacking.

By: Nina E Harkrader

Nina E Harkrader — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:07:34 +0000

Dear Gentle Author,

How wonderful! Thank you for the photos and for fighting the good fight to save this amazing Market. I look forward to following its preservation and re-opening as the new site for the Museum of London.

By: Geoffrey Bolland

Geoffrey Bolland — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:27:13 +0000

Thank you so much for the role you played in bringing the Smithfield development to our attention and galvanising us in support of this opportunity!

By: Federico Bonfanti

Federico Bonfanti — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:46:46 +0000

Thank you for an ’emotional’ souvenir which I was fortunate to witness on several occasions before it was pulled down for the building of a worthy London museum…. Can wait to visit it when it’ll be ready!
You made me feel a ‘Londoner’ once more…
Warm thanks again, gentle GA.
Ciao.

By: steven stuart

steven stuart — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:57:53 +0000

Fantastic article thanks

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 19:59:00 +0000

Thiz is good news indeed, Gentle Author. Lonon through and through.

By: Ian Silverton

Ian Silverton — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:23:01 +0000

Thanks GA, nice pictures all though sad site to see,for one who walked to school through that market in the 1050s and went on to work there many years later in life, can still smell the meat and blood dripping from the hooks,hearing the porters,bumerees, blue coats,white coats,shouting swearing,going for a pint at 4am with a full English to follow,great times for a young East End Boy,made me a man in many ways, keep safe and well UK

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 08:22:43 +0000

I love this blog and the stunning photos, and it is great news that the planning permission has gone through.

And it is such good news that the original buildings are being re-purposed and haven’t fallen victim to the dreaded plague of ghastly façadism. Let’s hope the result will inspire developers to be more imaginative, creative and respectful of the past in future London projects.

Looking forward to reading more progress reports…

By: Janet Clark

Janet Clark — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 06:08:06 +0000

Thank you for sharing your tour of this wonderful building. I’ve walked past it many times but never seen the inside. It’s great that it is being preserved for future generations, so much of the old City has been demolished to make way for bland boring architecture. I’m looking forward to being able to continue my walks around the City soon, there’s so much to see.