Berwick Street Market
Coordinates: 51°30′47.0″N 0°8′4.2″W / 51.51306°N 0.1345°W
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]
[edit] History
Berwick Street was built between 1687 and 1703.[2] The market was established in the 18th century, though it was not officially recognised until 1892.[3]
[edit] Description
In addition to the market, there are a collection of shops along the street, including some delis. It was also well known for its independent record shops especially through the 1990s into the early 21st century (including Vinyl Junkies, CD City, Sister Ray, and Mr Bongo's), however many have closed due to the emergence of digital downloading. The street is also home to a variety of studios and advertising firms, including Berwick Post, Silk Sound, Vivid London, Street Furniture and Felt Music.
There are also adult sex shows (including the Raymond Revuebar) and some smaller restaurants and bars. 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
The nearest London Underground stations are Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square.
[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
