I have always loved this area of London and did most of my courting down there in the 1970s. It has always been a place I have romantic links too and my very first memories of London are from here. I cannot bear the thought that someone would pull it all down for money!!!
Borough market is London’s oldest market. It was established on the south bank of the Thames when the Romans build the first London Bridge and people have been trading on this site for over 2000 years. it’s a beautiful undercover food market and a truly wonderful part of London’s history
Some bright spark has decided to expand the railway line running through the roof of the market, which will also involve knocking down 23 of the beautiful listed and unlisted buildings in the closely surrounding area.
They already have planning permission, but are waiting funding and there is a strong local campaign to put a stop to it. If you know and love the market in its present state, please sign the petition to prevent this from happening. The plans, photographs and the petition are on the following
Unfortunately not a lot of people are aware of it so please sign it and pass it on to anyone else you know who loves this great bit of London heritage..
http://www.petitiononline.com/sabmac2/petition.html
Sue :: Feb.03.2007 ::
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Update from Linda Franck University College Institute of Child Health 17.3.07
