Smithfield, Birmingham

[5] A result of the opening of the market was the removal of farm animals from the streets and the increase in amount of space for retail trading.

An Act of Parliament passed in the same year forced the sheep and pig market, which had been held on New Street.

In addition, other stonework was discovered but for reasons of time and money, no detailed excavations took place leading to the production of a floorplan.

They proceeded to march to the Drill Hall in Thorpe Street, where they drank tea, eat cakes and received Christmas gifts of fruit, clothing, books and toys, provided by numerous charitable organisations and individuals.

As congestion developed in Smithfield, it was decided that it should be moved to Station Street and in June 1885, work to do this commenced.

The Bull Ring Rag Market was demolished as part of the development and a multi-storey car park was constructed.

Inside the new multi-storey car park on Pershore Street is a walkway called Smithfield Passage.