Borough Market, 29 April 2006

Today I attend the Borough’s international market. There were stalls from Sweden, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. The Borough Market has exisited for 250 years. They have always had a fruit market here since the Roman times. Because the bridge was too narrow for horses and carts, they had to unload on the South Bank and then sell and carry shopping across the bridge. The market under London Bridge is called 'Borough Market'!! Borough and Barcelona market are sister markets, and the buildings are of a similar design and architecture.

The food there is very fresh and interesting, but very expensive. Normally a snack will cost you more than 3 pounds. I do love the smell of the homemade bread, cheese, olive oil, green tea etc. I can try the food and it was a good atmosphere. People visiting the market had happy faces as they visited the various stalls. I bought a snack, and sat in the garden by the Church which is close to the market. It was so relaxing.

Borough market introduction
www.boroughmarket.org.uk