Chrisp Street Market
Chrisp Street Market is the central marketplace and town centre of Poplar and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was the first purpose-built pedestrian shopping area in the United Kingdom, rebuilt as part of the 1951 Festival of Britain and is directly connected onto the high street, East India Dock Road.
The market stalls are located under a canopy | |
| Location | Poplar, Tower Hamlets, Greater London |
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| Coordinates | 51.5125°N 0.0144°W |
| Address | Chrisp Street |
| Opening date | 1951 (relocated from street) |
| Management | Tower Hamlets London Borough Council |
| Owner | Poplar HARCA |
| Architect | Frederick Gibberd |
| Environment | Covered |
| Goods sold | General goods |
| Days normally open | Monday–Saturday |
| Number of tenants | 80 |
| Website | www |
It features a prominent clock tower, shops, small retail outlets, pubs, cafes, flats, and 80 market stalls.
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