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Smithfield Market

Smithfield Tavern pub open to the workers first thing in the morning once work ends.

“Intoxicating liquors are permitted to be sold and supplied in these premises between the hours of 6:30 and 9:00 on the morning of all days except Sundays, Christmas Day, Good Friday and bank holidays for the accommodation of persons following the lawful trade and calling as salesmen, buyers, butchers, assistants, carmen, and porters and attending a public market holden at Smithfield”

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Contained in galleries: From Carcasses to Commerce: Life at Smithfield Market 1984

Smithfield Tavern pub open to the workers first thing in the morning once work ends. <br />
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“Intoxicating liquors are permitted to be sold and supplied in these premises between the hours of 6:30 and 9:00 on the morning of all days except Sundays, Christmas Day, Good Friday and bank holidays for the accommodation of persons following the lawful trade and calling as salesmen, buyers, butchers, assistants, carmen, and porters and attending a public market holden at Smithfield”