East London Life

Barking Market
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East London is a visually interesting place, and happens to be blessed with a plethora of excellent photographers. Every day I share one image with you that I think captures some aspect of East London perfectly.

Market day in Barking (IG11) still brings ‘em out for a bit of shopping. It is held every week on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This is a traditional East London General Market with a difference; it reflects the multicultural society that Barking and Dagenham now has and has welcomed new traders.

You can buy a wide variety of products, including clothing, household products, foods and hardware.

So while other markets have struggled, this one has grown to full capacity. For many of traders this is their first business and several have been here since the new market opened in 2001.