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New London Museum Smithfield Market

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They will tell the story of London and Londoners in new and innovative ways. Smithfield Market, covering almost ten acres in the heart of the City of London, was originally designed by City Architect Sir Horace Jones, and completed in November 1868. It was once the country’s most important meat and poultry market.

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West Smithfield market buildings redevelopment

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Work has now begun to build an impressive layered concrete staircase in the General Market to connect the social spaces of Our Time (dedicated to displays exploring London in living memory) with the spectacular underground spaces of Past Time. The museum will reopen at Smithfield under a new name – The London Museum.

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The new eclecticism

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The amber-toned dram is conjured in the rich brown leather of the French club chairs (sourced in London) and warm timber on the French Rennaisance sideboard. Nineteenth century Mughal miniatures take centre stage on the art wall, where Bhakoo points out the painstakingly delicate brushstrokes that make these masterpieces so exquisite.

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