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Title The Stories Of Billingsgate Fishmongers: Preserved In A New Community Archive Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Londonist Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 1/06/21 Description The historic wholesale seafood market has been part of London's social and industrial fabric since the 17th century but there are plans to shut up shop in Poplar — and form a 'megamarket' in Dagenham, along with Smithfield meat market and New Spitalfields fruit and veg market.
In light of the relocation plans, one artist decided to launch a new community-led archive that centres those most impacted: the fishmongers who trade here.Producer/Author Maire Rose Connor Persons Wing Shan WONG