Greater London is home to a wealth of covered, outdoor and street markets.
Many specialise in a particular type of goods or sell different things on different days.
With an expanding metropolis in the 18th and 19th centuries, street markets were set up to meet the needs of the new suburbs.
[1] The modern markets are regulated by the City and 32 London boroughs.
Some have moved from their original locations within the city boundaries but most continue to be operated by the City of London Corporation:[2] These are other wholesale markets and those popular with tourists, mainly in Central London: These markets tend to be less visited by tourists but are used regularly by local residents.