LOCATION Exmouth Market is an eclectic mix of the old and new cafes, bars, restaurants, delicatesens, bookshops, fashion, beauty, churches, print houses, design studios and of course the market itself. It has been the backdrop for ‘Banksys’.and is the hub of a buzzing yet relaxed and creative community.
It has a village feel which is an outstanding achievement given its location in the City of London. It is, in short, a wonderful place
to be. This pedestrianised street is home to the market itself which is open weekdays, specialising in good food and the works of East London Designers.
The cafes and restaurants offer outside seating and cover making this a desireable
place to socialise with friends in without the constant hum drum of traffic.
Situated between Farringdon and Kings Cross, it is within easy walking distance
to many tube and railway stations, Farringdon Station being the closest, just
a 5 minute stroll.
HISTORY The name comes from the Exmouth Arms Pub, which is named after Sir
Edward Pellew (a British Naval Commander who earned his land and titles through
courage and leadership, became Viscount of Exmouth. There has been a market
here since the 1890s and many of the buildings date back to the 1800’s. Our
Most Holy Redeemer of Clerkenwell Church, built in 1887, is London’s only Italian
Basilica style Church. At the corner of Exmouth Market is the site of the ‘London
Spa’ which dates back to 1730.
Just 2 minutes walk away, is Sadler's Wells Theatre, the name of six theatres
that have been built since 1683 at a site on Rosebery Avenue. Richard Sadler
opened a "Musick House" in 1683 and the name Sadler's Wells originates
from his name and the rediscovery of monastic springs on his property. The well
water being thought to have medicinal properties, Sadler was prompted to claim
that drinking the water from the wells would be effective against "dropsy,
jaundice scurvy and green sickness. The present day theatre seats 1,500 and
specialises in dance, contemporary dance to flamenco, opera, theatre and the
visual arts.
Angel, Russell Square, Chancery Lane, Old Street
Kings Cross, St Pancras International, Euston, Farringdon, Barbican
