Information about The English Market in Cork city. Ireland

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I have never had the pleasure of visiting this food market in Cork city.
Has anyone here visited the English market and can provide first hand information?
Why would the Queen of England want to visit a food market?

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The English Market in Cork city

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Walking tour including some information and views of The English Market in Cork city
Anyone know why it is called the English market? I am guessing this would be to do with English settlers who lived in that part of Cork city. Basing this guess on Dublin and Belfast which also have English references in quarters or street names. Not sure! Anyone.
From
corkenglishmarket.ie/
It is one of the oldest of its kind. Trading as a market since 1788, it pre-dates most of the other markets like it. Indeed, Barcelona's famous Boqueria market did not start until 80 years after The English Market first started to serve the people of Cork. It has survived the Famine, revolutions, wars, fire and economic decline.
The Market has adapted down through the years and now offers a larger range of produce than it did in times past. In times past, most of the shoppers were shopping on a cheaper budget or haggling with the stall owners in hopes of even better deals! A thing that can still be seen today if you feel up to the challenge!
The British Queen and Prince Philip are scheduled to visit the English Market today.
It is understood she will unveil a plaque marking her visit to the market, which will be closed to the public for the duration of the visit. She will meet as many as 10 of the 50 or so stallholders who trade there.

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Information about The English Market in Cork city. Ireland

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