Kingsland Market was a bustling marketplace that existed for more than a century, weaving itself into the shopping traditions of Southampton residents.
Its history can be traced back to a medieval charter, but the market as some will remember it started in 1881.
It was an open-air market located in Kingsland Square, spilling over into the surrounding streets.
In the 1980s, the market was moved to a covered area in the square.
The market was a centre for the local community and offered a variety of goods, including fresh produce, meat, household items, and bric-a-brac.
The market was also known for its lively atmosphere, with street entertainers, Punch and Judy shows, and even a dentist who would pull teeth for sixpence.
The market eventually closed down, although it still exists in a very small way, as a mere shadow of its former self.
These pictures were snapped 24 years ago when the market as we knew it was coming to an end.
Do you think Kingsland Market should make a return to the city in the way it was?
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