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Whitecross Street Market

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Whitecross Street Market

One of London's oldest markets. Started trading in 17th century and was known locally as "Squalors Market". This information, on the plaque, comes from Wikipedia. We can't add to it.

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Whitecross Street Market

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Whitecross Market

Whitecross Market, one of London's oldest markets. Started trading in 17th c...

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