Yesterday's inaugural South Lambeth Market got off to a brilliant start. On a day full of competing activities (Open House London, Stockwell Festival, Great River Race, Surrey in the CB40 Final, etc.) the market drew a fine crowd of interested locals.
Friendly local traders peddled crepes, teas, cakes, bread, barbecue, jam, sweets, flowers, handmade knick-knacks for the home, "reloved" furniture, and more (complete list here). The doors opened promptly as advertised and everything appeared to be functioning smoothly, belying the incredible amount of effort put in by organisers. The Cavendish Arms deserves a special vote of thanks as well for hosting the market.
As well as filling the Cavendish's front court, the market continued in the pub's event space, providing even more room for market stalls and refuge should the weather turn sour.
South Lambeth Market will return every second Saturday of the month, with an increasing list of traders.
The idea of a pub-based market to cope with British weather is possibly the BEST IDEA EVER.It looks like it was great. I was sorry to miss the first one but it's encouraging to know it's a monthly thing...
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time as a stall holder - and of course brought lots of food from other amazing people. Would recommend to every one to come down each month.
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