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 ...

“New Covent Garden Market is more than just a market ... “We’re incredibly proud to represent a diverse market with so much history. As we reflect on the legacy of this great market ...

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 ...

The Covent Garden estate, which is centred around the historic vegetable market close to the Royal Opera House, and includes more than 200 shops and 190 bars, restaurants and cafes, will continue ...

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 ...