Berwick Street Market
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Berwick Street Market is a small market on Berwick Street in the heart of Soho, London, England, selling mainly fruit and vegetables and general goods. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 6pm[1].
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[edit] History
Berwick Street was built between 1687 and 1703 [2]. The market was established in the 1700s, though was not official recognised until 1892[3].
[edit] Description
In addition to the market, there are a collection of shops along the street, including some delis and some independent record shops, including Vinyl Junkies and Sister Ray.
There are also adult sex shows (including the Raymond Revue Bar) and some smaller restaurants and bars.
There is a Somerfield supermarket at the south end of the street. The street is crossed by Peter Street, Broadwick Street, D'Arblay Street and Noel Street.
Berwick Street was the location for the cover photograph of the '(What's the Story) Morning Glory' album by Oasis
[edit] Nearest Tube / Rail Station
[edit] References
- ^ Berwick Street Market Soho/West End London United Kingdom
- ^ The London Encyclopaedia, Ben Weinreb, 1983
- ^ Microsoft Word - Berwick_Street_Planning_Brief_Adopted_March_2007.doc
