Meat lovers flocked to London’s Smithfield market for its annual pre-Christmas auction, a vibrant event that has taken place for over 40 years. Participants, often dressed in festive attire, secured surplus meat from butchers, with sales completing in just over two hours. Despite past threats to the market’s existence, plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to Newham have been announced, ensuring their continued operation. The event highlights Smithfield’s rich history and its role in London’s culinary landscape.
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