The Market is named after Queen Victoria who ruled the British Empire, from 1837 to 1901. The Queen Victoria Market is the only surviving 19th century market in the Melbourne central business district. There were once three major markets in the Melbourne CBD, but two of them, the Eastern Market and Western Market, both opened before the Queen Victoria, closed in the 1960s. It also forms part of an important collection of surviving Victorian markets which includes the inner suburban Prahran Market and South Melbourne Market.
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There may well have been three major markets in the Melbourne CBD, but I barely remember the Eastern Market and Western Market that closed in the 1960s. What a loss :( Markets are colourful, fresh, boisterous, human sized... a joy to have in a city.
ReplyDeleteWhat will happen to the Vic Market, do you think?
I often think that a trip to the main food markets in any city provides a real insight into its people and culture and the Queen Victoria Market is no exception.
ReplyDeleteA lovely walk thru the market. Everything looks wonderful, the coffee and bread would draw my attention! Have a great day!
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