Arts Beyond the Classroom

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the delights of Broadway Market ...

from Jenny Thompson | Comment (2) | Jan 5, 2010 Jenny Thompson

On a bright sunny morning in December, I found myself wandering down the Regent's Canal, and to Broadway Market, which is by London Fields.  It was bustling with families, people enjoying the start of their weekends, reading the newspaper in front of cafes and enjoying the sunshine!

I always enjoy visiting the market, as there's always so much to see!  A wide range of stalls, selling a variety of foods from different countries, from Ghanaian curries to French galettes.  There are also stalls with all sorts of crafty things, such as hand-knitted blankets and lovely strings of beads.  There's also a super bookshop!

It really is a nice way to enjoy your Saturday, I recommend a visit if you're ever over that way on a Saturday morning (of course, it can be combined with a trip to the London Fields lido for a brisk swim!)


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