Deptford Market

51°28′40″N 0°01′36″W / 51.4777°N 0.0268°W / 51.4777; -0.0268AddressDeptford High StreetManagementLewisham London Borough CouncilOwnerLewisham London Borough CouncilEnvironmentOutdoorGoods soldGeneral goods, food, antiquesDays normally openWednesday, Friday, SaturdayNumber of tenants182

Deptford Market (also known as Deptford High Street Market) is a fruit & vegetable and antiques and bric-a-brac market located in Deptford, south east London.^[1]

History

One of south London's busiest, the Deptford market has been in Deptford High Street for centuries. London's first railway, from London to Greenwich was built through Deptford in 1836. Christopher Marlowe, the playwright was murdered nearby.

Many of the stalls have passed from one generation to the other.

Economy

A collection of new and used goods, with a prominence of food stalls spread out on the side streets and pavements, this vibrant market is filled with a diverse range of stallholders.^[2]

Details

The market takes place every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from around 7am until 4pm, in Deptford High Street, Douglas Way and the junction with Giffin Street. To see the whole range of stalls it is best to visit before midday as some stallholders pack up early.

There is a broad mix of stalls selling items from fresh fish, foods, groceries, to antiques, second hand clothes and collectibles. Many of the stalls sell ethnic goods, including African, Indian and Chinese foodstuff.

It benefits in having a Docklands Light Railway Station and a National Rail Station close by.

References

External links

• South London Press article - 'Boom at Deptford Market'^{[permanent dead link]}
• Deptford Market blog