Recently, I had the pleasure of making my way to London for a quick weekend with work. I’ve been to the “Old Dart” on numerous occasions but had never had the opportunity to venture into these famous weekend markets. Located in the Notting Hill district, they run from south to north covering most of this area. It was very busy with many tourists out and about. The weather was kind and it was quite fun people watching, eating and photographing. The markets sell fresh fruit and vegies, a variety of foods covering all continents, antiques, second hand clothes and various bric-a-brac. I hope you enjoy this visual tour as captured by me.
The amount of fresh fruit and vegetables was plentiful. Market vendors were busy the whole time I was there some coping better than others.
The carb freak in me went straight for the breads! Wholemeal, sourdough, poppyseed, spelt…you get the idea.
Need I say more! I love markets and I was particularly excited at all the produce! A very “narky” woman told me I wasn’t allowed to take photos of the food unless I was buying it. I don’t get it. It’s not like I was in the way of them making sales. These were all taken with a 200mm zoom lens, which meant I was quite a distance back! Ah! Some people!
Cute little coloured houses run along Portobello Road.
Take your pick of whats on offer. Speed ball anyone? How about some of that jewellery your mum wore in the 60′s? Or how about a lovely teapot set? It’s all there. Like I said earlier, if you’re ever in London and want to spend a few hours rummaging through the market or eating everything in site head on over. It can get quite busy and traffic jams do build up!!! But thats all part of the fun. Cheers!
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Lovely pictures Peter. I have some memories of Portobello Market when we used to live in London when I was a child but I also visited London as well when I grew up.
WHAT? You went from OZ to London just for a weekend? You are super-human, filarako! lol
Food shopping is so much more enjoyable in these markets, outdoors and up close & personal with the vendors.
Thanks for the virtual tour Peter. These kind of markets are always good for a photo or two:D
That part of town might be my favorite part of town. I wandered through Notting Hill all day and loved the little homes and crooked streets. I never saw the markets though! I love watching a small community like that come alive
Thanks for the the interesting pics… And tell that lady who got all hissy that your pictures serve a greater purpose aka amusing me.
Thanks for the visual trip, Peter. Pictures like that make me wanna get off my ass and go out. LOL I love those little lovely houses, they seem cozy.
What fun, Peter! Thanks so much for the tour.
These brought back such a stew of memories – you really captured the essence of the market. I’ve been trying to pick out my favorite picture and I really can’t do it – they’re all top quality. Great job, Peter.
Thanks for that window on the world! Nice little set of photos, really gives one a good sense of the market atmosphere there. Thanks for sharing with us voyeurs! LOL
Dear Peter
Wonderful just wonderful.
I love London and you have captured the essence of Portobello.
Thanks Faith
Great photos…love the little row of coloured houses
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I certainly don;t get it either. What is their problem with taking a photo..you would of thought they would be happy as you found their products so good to photograph!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha ha! Yes, you will get narky people in Portobello – it’s a rather posh end of town you see. Is this near where you were staying? If not, why did you not go to Borough!!!! Have you been before?
Looks like a perfect weekend! The baked goods and the houses look so cool! What did you buy?
Great post and I love the pictures.
What a strange woman saying you can’t take pictures of the food! What was up with her? LOL
What wonderful pictures! I love Portobello Road and despite living in London I don’t visit nearly often enough… Those silver teapots hanging around the pavement stall always fascinate me. Most other countries they’d be securely locked away at the back of the store!
hello old neighbour, thanks for stopping by
I obviously have been missing out on a lot of good food writing in your blog (I’m linking up to you)
I love London any time of year, and you were lucky to be able to enjoy it in this way
my life in Crete is very different to what i was used to in new Zealand, but it’s also a happy one.
sadly, i feel i am forgetting NZ as time goes by – it has become a nostalgic memory for me.
I remember it more so when i think of my typical cretan mother and how she cooked for us.
Foodwise, Crete is pretty much as i describe it in the blog – I’d say most people live like us. i feel quite blessed that we are often nourished by our own land. i dont like being melodramatic, but in this day and age, it is a miracle if a townsperson has seen a chicken laying an egg in a chicken coop
i hope you enjoy my life stories – sometimes i think they are better than my food (which today is fasolada)
ah a man after my own heart! i’ve yet to visit London and these pics and story don’t help the disappointment factor. oh and good for you for taking the pics anyway. some people! I just don’t understand!