Sunday Photo: Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market on Gracechurch Street in the City is an architectural gem has been a market since the 14thCentury. It is built on a site that was the centre of Roman London. The current ornate wrought iron structure is the work of a Victorian Architect who also designed Smithfield and Billingsgate Market. It is a popular spot in the City for lunch with numerous restaurants and pubs. Try the fish and chips at Chamberlains.
Today it is better known as one of the Harry Potter London locations. Harry Potter fan tours can be seen clutching their location maps in search of the entrance to Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron (an optician’s shop on Bull’s Head Passage), as seen in the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
I lived in London 4 years and never saw the sights of the City or anywhere that had a postcode beginning with E. I always stuck to the west end. I really missed out! Love your perspective for this shot.
Oh Janet, you need to visit again soon. So many gems in the E postcodes.
I love the colours and architecture in this. Shame there aren’t as many places like this anymore
Thank you for linking up
It’s great that they have restored it to its former glory.
Wonderful shot, I love the architectural detail and being a Harry Potter fan, I’d be looking for the alley for sure.
Thanks Carol. It’s fun to go hunting for those Harry Potter locations. Makes London a bit more magical.
Beautiful photo, so much colour and so much happening.