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Derby Market Hall. This is located in Derbyshire.
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Photos of Derby Market Hall in Derby City, Town centre, Derbyshire The Market Hall is a Victorian structure built in 1864-1866 at a cost of £29,000. It was opened to the public in 1866. The foundation stone was laid in February 16th 1864 by the Mayor Thomas Roe Esq. In 1989 the Market hall was restored and opened by HRH the Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon on 27th November 1989. |
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Description : Looking out from the Market Hall entrance Date photo taken : 24th October 2001 Other Information : This is the Market place entrance to the Market Hall, The floor is cobbled in wood!. If you walk out ahead you will be in the Market Place where the War memorial stands.The Fish & Poultry market moved to the area just ahead of this in 1985. |
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Description : A Fruit n veg Stall in the Market Hall Date photo taken : 24th October 2001 Other Information : This is one of the many traders in this hall. Thanks to the stall holder for giving me permission to take this shot, He's the one in the Hat. |
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Description : A view over the stalls from the Balcony Date photo taken : 24th October 2001 Other Information : This is a view from the balcony looking over the many stalls. |
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Description : Terrazza Cafe Date photo taken : 24th October 2001 Other Information : This cafe is located on the Balcony at one end of the Market Hall. |
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Description : A view over the stalls from half way up the stairs Date photo taken : 24th October 2001 Other Information : This is a view from half way up the stairs looking over the many stalls. |
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Description : Iron structure on ceiling Date photo taken : 24th October 2001 Other Information : This is a view of the amazing structure of the hall which is over 130 years old!. The iron work was made by James Haywood's foundry. |
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Description : Osnabruck Square (South entrance) to Market Hall Date photo taken : 11th July 2001 Other Information : This is the Osnabruck square entrance to the Market Hall, first thing in the morning before it opens. The Fish & Poultry market were added outside here in 1926 and demolished in 1981. The square was named after Derby was twinned with Osnabruck in Germany in 1985. |
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