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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
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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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