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Market Hall Wolverhampton, 1942 a42_03222
Market Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton. The west portico of the Market Hall in North Street.
The Market Hall opened in 1853. By 1868 it was described as being the worst conducted market hall in England with stall holders complaining of a lack of enforcement of bye laws and a prevalence of pick-pockets. Over the subsequent years the situation improved, thanks in part to the presence of police officers, and the market went from strength to strength. It finally closed in 1960 after concerns that repairs would prove too costly. The Civic Centre now occupies the site. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 22140031
Filename: aa42_03222.jpg
Size: 4075 x 5404 (7.3MB)
Date: 24th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Cars Classical Commerce Destruction Loss And Market Hall Portico Retail Shopping Vehicles Victorian Indoor Market
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This print captures the grandeur of Market Hall in Wolverhampton, frozen in time during the year 1942. The image showcases the west portico of this historic structure located on North Street. Built in 1853, it initially faced numerous challenges, earning a reputation as one of England's worst conducted market halls by 1868. Stall holders complained about a lack of enforcement of bye laws and rampant pick-pocketing incidents. However, with the introduction of police officers and improved management over subsequent years, Market Hall flourished into a thriving hub for commerce and retail. Sadly, its doors closed for good in 1960 due to concerns regarding costly repairs. The photograph provides an intriguing glimpse into daily life at this bustling indoor market during wartime Britain. Classic cars and vehicles line up outside while shoppers make their way through the columns that adorn the entranceway. The architectural design exudes Victorian charm with its classical elements. Today, where once stood this vibrant marketplace now stands the Civic Centre—a testament to how times have changed but also a reminder of Wolverhampton's rich history. This remarkable print by George Bernard Mason serves as both a visual record of loss and destruction but also as an homage to an era when Market Hall played a vital role in shaping community life.
