Place    From 1650 

Whitecross Street Market

Categories: Commerce

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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Alexander Hay

Alexander Hay

Founded Hay's Wharf in 1651.

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The Worshipful Company of Loriners

The Worshipful Company of Loriners

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Faranak

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Captain Michael Studholme

HM Surveyor of Roads, 1690-1715.  Not a poor man, he owned property in St Martin's-in-the-Fields, St James's and Dover.

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