DESCRIPTION
There has been a livestock market in the area for over 800 years. The present Smithfield Market, shown in this engraving, was opened in 1868 to relieve the chaos caused by the increase in the amount of animals brought into London by the advent of the railways. Engraving from "Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood", price one shilling; published by William Collins, Sons & Company, London, in 1871.