Brick Lane Market
London E1

Brick Lane was originally a road running through London's brickfields.  The street lies to the north of City in an area that has long provided refuge for people who did not want to come under the jurisdiction of the City or were not welcome there. 

Brick Lane, with some houses dating from the 18th century, has an influx of many different nationalities and today it is the busy centre of London's Bengali district.  The first Bengalis to live here were sailors who moved in during the 19th century when the area was a Jewish quarter. 

As well as shops selling Bengali food, spices, silks and sarees, a few Jewish shops have survived, including 'Beigel Bake', selling bagels 24 hours a day. 

Notable former residents include Lionel Bart, the composer of 'Oliver', who lived above the shop on the corner of Brick Lane and Princelet Street, and the playwright Arnold Wesker, was brought up in Fashion Street, just off Brick Lane. 

The large, sprawling Sunday market fills Brick Lane and the surrounding streets. A real  East End experience, the market sells a wide variety of goods including fresh produce, meat, provisions, pet foods, household goods, tools, electrical goods, discount books and bicycles. 

There are also stalls offering second hand goods. 

Brick Lane itself offers leather jackets, cheap jewellery, sports shoes and jeans.  A jellied eel stall and many curry restaurants provide refreshments.  This popular market compliments Petticoat Lane, a bustling clothes market, a few street to the west.

Opening Times

Open: Sun: daybreak-12:00