Greenwich Market

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Greenwich Market
Greenwich Market
Location	London, England, United Kingdom
Address	Greenwich High Road, SE10 London
Phone	+44 (0) 208-269-5093
Website	http://training.shopgreenwich.co.uk/
Operation Hours	Thursday and Friday: 10 am - 5.30 pm
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The Greenwich Market has been established since the 14th century, but the history of the present market dates from 1700 when a charter to run two markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, was assigned by Lord Romney (Henry, Earl of Romney) to the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital for 1,000 years. The market is part of "the Island site", bounded by College Approach, Greenwich Church Street, King William Walk and Nelson Road, near the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. The buildings surrounding the market are Grade 2 listed and were established in 1827–1833 under the direction of Joseph Kay.

Greenwich Market trades five days a week, being closed on Monday and Tuesday, but adjacent shops and restaurants remain open seven days a week. Wednesday is a food and homewares market day, while antiques and collectibles are the specialty on Thursdays and Fridays. The landowner, Greenwich Hospital, is planning to redevelop and "regenerate" the facility in 2013. On Thursdays and Fridays, the stalls showcase some fine antique items, such as textiles, furniture, books, ceramics, metals, silver, bric-a-brac, glass pieces, decorative objects and many more.