Shepherd's Bush Market facts for kids
Shepherd's Bush Market is a lively street market in Shepherd's Bush, London. It is located next to the railway tracks used by the Hammersmith and City Tube line. The market is found between Uxbridge Road to the north and Goldhawk Road to the south. Transport for London owns the land where the market is. There are plans to make the market area even better.
It's important not to confuse this market with New Shepherd's Bush Market. That market is also a street market and is located nearby on Uxbridge Road. New Shepherd's Bush Market has a different owner, SBM Enterprise Ltd.
Market History
The Shepherd's Bush Market has been around for a long time. It first opened its doors in about 1914. This was around the same time the current layout of the Hammersmith and City Tube line was finished. Shops were built along the railway tracks, creating the market we know today.
What You'll Find Today
At Shepherd's Bush Market, you can find many different things! Individual sellers have stalls where they offer a wide range of goods. You might find fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious cooked food, music CDs, items for your home, and various types of clothing. Each seller rents their space from Transport for London, who owns the land.
The market is open six days a week, from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is closed on Sundays, so plan your visit for another day!
Future Plans for the Market
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has plans to improve the market area. These plans are called a "regeneration plan." In 2010, they shared their ideas for how the area could be updated.
In 2011, news reports mentioned that the plans included building about 250 new homes. The plans also aimed to help the current market sellers find new places if needed. Many of the existing sellers were not happy with these early plans. Even Ken Livingstone, a former Mayor of London, visited the market to support those who disagreed with the council's ideas.
In 2012, there was a legal review of the council's plans. However, not all market traders were against the changes. James Horada, who was the chairman of the Shepherd's Bush Market Tenants Association, said that new plans could be good. He believed that the market's businesses, which give it its special character, should be protected and supported during any changes.
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Shepherd's Bush Market in spring 2013.
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