UK-Smithfield Market/Closure

Centuries-old Smithfield Market in London set to close

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London, UK - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Van driving in Smithfield Market, other vans parking, staff working
2. Clock
3. Various of customers, traders at Smithfield Market
4. Reporter walking, talking with meat trader Greg Lawrence
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Lawrence, Smithfield Market trader (partially overlaid with shot 6):
"Serving all London, the southeast of London, all the institutions, the prisons, the care homes, the hospitals, the schools, directly and indirectly. So it's very important. We're selling it to butchers, small supermarkets, caterers, hotels, anyone who wants to buy meat."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
6. Workers processing meat
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
7. Various of workers processing meat
8. Customer buying meat
9. Various of customers, traders at Smithfield Market
10. Various of traders checking orders
11. Remarks of Policy Chairman of City of London Corporation Chris Hayward on relocation of Smithfield Market
12. Vans parking at Smithfield Market, staff working
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Lawrence, Smithfield Market trader:
"It is the right time now. Ten years ago I wouldn't have said that. It would be quite emotional for me because I've been here since 1966. It is the right time. The road closures, the emissions, everything is against it at the moment."
14. Various of workers checking, processing meat

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The centuries-old Smithfield meat market in London has been set to close after the traders and city authorities agreed to move the market to a new location.

Opening every weekday at 03:00, Smithfield is one of Europe's largest and oldest wholesale meat markets. It dates back to at least the 11th century -- at which point it was outside the walls of the young city -- as an open-air market selling live animals from around the country. In 1868, it relaunched as a wholesale meat market in a specially designed building, but little else has changed over the years.

Trader Greg Lawrence has been working there since he was 16, building a solid family business in the meat trade and becoming chairman of Smithfield Market Tenants Association.

"Serving all London, the southeast of London, all the institutions, the prisons, the care homes, the hospitals, the schools, directly and indirectly. So it's very important. We're selling it to butchers, small supermarkets, caterers, hotels, anyone who wants to buy meat," he said.

The run-up to Christmas is the busiest time of the year at Smithfield. Staff work long hours to supply all kinds of meat to commercial and private customers.

The Smithfield market is part of a modern and thriving city, and is also key to London's tradition and heritage. But city authorities are calling time on this facility. In November 2024, it proposed closing it by 2028, after which the site would be taken over by the London Museum.

While the venue will be put to good use, many Londoners are saddened at losing their iconic market. A public petition to stop the closure collected nearly 30,000 signatures. But traders have agreed a settlement with the City of London.

Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation Chris Hayward said: "We've worked closely with the traders and thank them for their input and understanding. We're committed to making sure they have the financial support and guidance they need to transition seamlessly and successfully to new locations."

With no room to grow and frustrated by traffic problems, most traders are ready to move on.

"It is the right time now. Ten years ago I wouldn't have said that. It would be quite emotional for me because I've been here since 1966. It is the right time. The road closures, the emissions, everything is against it at the moment," said Lawrence.

A new location is yet to be announced, but traders hope the traditions of this market are transferable.

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UK-Smithfield Market/Closure

Centuries-old Smithfield Market in London set to close

Dateline : Recent

Location : United Kingdom

Duration : 1'58

  • English
  • Français
  • Español
  • Deutsch


London, UK - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Van driving in Smithfield Market, other vans parking, staff working
2. Clock
3. Various of customers, traders at Smithfield Market
4. Reporter walking, talking with meat trader Greg Lawrence
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Lawrence, Smithfield Market trader (partially overlaid with shot 6):
"Serving all London, the southeast of London, all the institutions, the prisons, the care homes, the hospitals, the schools, directly and indirectly. So it's very important. We're selling it to butchers, small supermarkets, caterers, hotels, anyone who wants to buy meat."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
6. Workers processing meat
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
7. Various of workers processing meat
8. Customer buying meat
9. Various of customers, traders at Smithfield Market
10. Various of traders checking orders
11. Remarks of Policy Chairman of City of London Corporation Chris Hayward on relocation of Smithfield Market
12. Vans parking at Smithfield Market, staff working
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Greg Lawrence, Smithfield Market trader:
"It is the right time now. Ten years ago I wouldn't have said that. It would be quite emotional for me because I've been here since 1966. It is the right time. The road closures, the emissions, everything is against it at the moment."
14. Various of workers checking, processing meat


The centuries-old Smithfield meat market in London has been set to close after the traders and city authorities agreed to move the market to a new location.

Opening every weekday at 03:00, Smithfield is one of Europe's largest and oldest wholesale meat markets. It dates back to at least the 11th century -- at which point it was outside the walls of the young city -- as an open-air market selling live animals from around the country. In 1868, it relaunched as a wholesale meat market in a specially designed building, but little else has changed over the years.

Trader Greg Lawrence has been working there since he was 16, building a solid family business in the meat trade and becoming chairman of Smithfield Market Tenants Association.

"Serving all London, the southeast of London, all the institutions, the prisons, the care homes, the hospitals, the schools, directly and indirectly. So it's very important. We're selling it to butchers, small supermarkets, caterers, hotels, anyone who wants to buy meat," he said.

The run-up to Christmas is the busiest time of the year at Smithfield. Staff work long hours to supply all kinds of meat to commercial and private customers.

The Smithfield market is part of a modern and thriving city, and is also key to London's tradition and heritage. But city authorities are calling time on this facility. In November 2024, it proposed closing it by 2028, after which the site would be taken over by the London Museum.

While the venue will be put to good use, many Londoners are saddened at losing their iconic market. A public petition to stop the closure collected nearly 30,000 signatures. But traders have agreed a settlement with the City of London.

Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation Chris Hayward said: "We've worked closely with the traders and thank them for their input and understanding. We're committed to making sure they have the financial support and guidance they need to transition seamlessly and successfully to new locations."

With no room to grow and frustrated by traffic problems, most traders are ready to move on.

"It is the right time now. Ten years ago I wouldn't have said that. It would be quite emotional for me because I've been here since 1966. It is the right time. The road closures, the emissions, everything is against it at the moment," said Lawrence.

A new location is yet to be announced, but traders hope the traditions of this market are transferable.

ID : 8410941

Published : 2025-01-06 14:31

Last Modified : 2025-01-06 16:56:43

Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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