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The history and importance of London markets
Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market, which date back 850 years, are facing permanent closure from 2028.
Traders have been offered compensation, but have said the move means a London tradition will be lost.
Markets such as Smithfield and Billingsgate play an important role within London and to find out more about this topic 麻豆社 Radio London's Shay Kaur Grewal speaks to Blue Badge guide Alex Lacey.
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