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Want to save money, eat fresh, healthy food and help small businesses? Head down to Lewisham Market this summer for a spot of bargain hunting

Based in the heart of Lewisham town centre, this much-loved market offers a range of fresh and healthy produce, fashion items, household goods and several delicious takeaway food options every day of the week – so you’re sure to find something that’s up your street.

While shops come and go over the decades, Lewisham Market has been trading for over one hundred years! Many of the market traders have worked on their family-owned stalls for generations, giving local communities access to a variety of affordable goods and providing a lifeline for people needing fresh and affordable food throughout lockdown.

The market’s cultural history

The market has stood in Lewisham town centre since 1906 when the population of Lewisham was 100,000 – compared to today’s 300,000!

Back then, according to the book Markets of London by Alec Forshaw and Theo Bergstrom, it was one of the liveliest markets in South London. However, the market was tragically destroyed in 1944 during World War 2 by a V1 rocket, which landed 100 metres from Lewisham’s historic clock tower. The blast reportedly killed over 50 people, and demolished some of the high street shops. By 1950, the market had bounced back and in 1994 the Council created the pedestrian thoroughfare which houses it to this day.

Jean Hogg’s family have run a fruit

More information

Read more about the market improvements at: lewishammarketregeneration.commonplace.is

Opportunities at Lewisham Market

Are you a local trader looking to expand your business, or to try different market locations? If so, applications are now open for permanent and flexible trading permits at Lewisham Market!

Whether you’re interested in holding a six-day weekly pitch or would just like to be on our records for special events, we welcome all applications and have a variety of flexible options available.

If you’d like to find out about pricing and/or request an application form, please email markets@ lewisham.gov.uk or phone 020 8314 2050.

and vegetable stall on the market since the market began. “When you shop in supermarkets, often you don’t talk to a soul. We have a chat with our customers, whether they are regulars or not,” says Jean. “I give people advice about cooking and using the vegetables and how to make their money go further. Compared with supermarkets, you get great value for money here.” and our