City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Market Returns

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 9, 2026

1. The Market Returns Marker

Inscription. On 4th July 1954 rationing on meat was lifted and Smithfield Market was back to normal. Meat came from New Zealand, Australia, Africa and South America brought to the market by rail to the unloading bays underneath the building (now the car park). The great displays of carcasses and the grand cast iron structure of the Horace Jones' building provide a fascinating view of an era long gone, before Britain joined the Common Market and patterns of world trade, as well as hygiene regulations, changed forever.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 51° 31.149′ N, 0° 6.072′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is on West Smithfield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 W Smithfield, City of London, England EC1A 9DY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in

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the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Victorian Market Buildings (here, next to this marker); World War II - The market closes (here, next to this marker); The changing years (within shouting distance of this marker); William Wallace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Bartholomew World War I Memorial (about 90 meters away); Great Rising of 1381 Memorial (about 90 meters away); To The Immortal Memory of Sir William Wallace (about 120 meters away); Marian Martyrs (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

More about this marker. The marker is located in Smithfield Market, just a few steps in as one enters in from the south entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on July 4, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.