He was describing Covent Garden market. For centuries ... However, as Barry Turner reveals in his highly enjoyable history, there was always much more to Covent Garden and its neighbour, Strand.

More than 2,000 night workers at New Covent Garden Market in Nine Elms serve everyone ... we've gone back to 1977 to learn more about its history. Fair Shot Café helps train about 15 people ...

More than 2,000 night workers at New Covent Garden Market in Nine Elms serve everyone ... the South Korean director's work will "go down in history". Margaret Mizen expressed shock to learn ...

David Olusoga's film, The People's Piazza: A History of Covent Garden, explores the captivating story of Covent Garden, revealing its hidden histories, and sharing how strong communities were ...

“New Covent Garden Market is more than just a market ... “We’re incredibly proud to represent a diverse market with so much ...

In addition to conventional shops and boutiques, Covent Garden has a covered market area where vendors sell everything from antiques to crafts. Similarly, dining options range from foodie ...

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, has struck a hefty £570mn deal to acquire a quarter of the Covent Garden estate ... to capitalise on market opportunities in London ...