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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

The Market Square at Covent Garden Market is under construction this spring, which means the weekend outdoor market and early spring festivals will be happening on Dundas Place. "Construction ...

Covent Garden is one of London’s prominent cultural hubs. When the city was decimated by fire in 1666, the area rose to the occasion, becoming London’s largest market selling fruit and vegetables.

Punch and Judy puppet shows are a quintessential part of British culture, with their red-and-white-striped booths closely associated with the seaside resorts that thrived in the Victorian era.

Shaftesbury Capital shares rose after the company said it was selling a 25% interest in its Covent Garden portfolio in ... Dow Jones Newswires is a market-moving financial and business news ...