The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 7 and Version 1 of Brick Lane Market
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| The market began in the 18th century and now operates on Sunday's only (best from around 10.00am-2pm), in what was the centre of the Jewish area of East London but is now the centre of the Bangladeshi community. |
“...a mad mixture of treasures and trash...” |
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While the market in Brick Lane itself is fairly legit, the streets around the area are full of pikeys selling obviously stolen or fake goods. |
* http://www.eastlondonmarkets.com/Brick%20Lane.htm * http://www.spitalfields.org.uk/markethistory.html |
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Also if your bicycle has been stolen, the market and surrounding streets are where it's going to end up - good if you want a replacement at a bargain price but irritating if you want it back. There are two stalls selling new bikes too. |
Began in the 18th century. |
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There are a many stalls selling bike bits (new and "second-hand") which can be bargains - if you're prepared to haggle and know what you're looking for. Also one will do bike repairs on the spot. Also many stalls selling tools and hardware items as well as a good selection of stalls selling bulk household goods such as soap, shampoo etc at knock-down prices and a few selling end of line clothes and fruit and veg. There are also many Chinese selling pirate DVDs and fake brand name cigarettes. More information: * [http://www.eastlondonmarkets.com/Brick%20Lane.htm East London Markets] * [http://www.spitalfields.org.uk/markethistory.html Market History] |
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“...a mad mixture of treasures and trash...”
Began in the 18th century.
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