Carlisle Markets

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Before 1889 when the Covered Market was built all markets were held in various parts of the city. It was only in 1927 when 'open' markets were closed down did the Covered Market become the main market area.

Street markets were generally held around The Carel Cross, the Butchers Shambles were here as was the general market and fish stalls. Vegetables were sold in The Greenmarket as the area is still called today, potatoes were sold in Castle St.

English St. held the Grain Market and Devonshire St. was The Pottery Market. On Lowther St. poultry, eggs and pork were sold in what was known as The Horse Market.

The opening of the Covered Market saw many traders give up street trading and in 1927 open markets were banned effectively forcing traders into The Covered Market.

The Covered Market probably around 1905.

Business looks brisk, there was a seperate fish and poultry section at the Fisher St. end.

Market day was Wednesday and Saturday.