Covent
Garden Market
To the
right of the covered market closest to St Paul's
Church is part of the original structure which is largely untouched and
therefore still bears the trade lettering painted on the stonework to
advertise the wares of the original occupant. (The more obvious 'BAR
CREPERIE' above the door is modern and at least in keeping.)
2012 images
On the
three sideas are, respectively:
'JAs
BUTLER HERBALIST &C
JAs
BUTLER HERBALIST & SEEDSMAN. LAVENDER
WATER &c.
'JAs
BUTLER HERBALIST &C'
the lettering either side of
the corner lamp is very faded, but
close inspection reveals the delightful period ring of the trade of
James Butler. We wonder when he occupied the premises. If the date on
the other end of the market (1880) applies here, it could be right for
the herbalist.
2012 image
'ERECTED
BY JOHN, DUKE OF BEDFORD 1880'
is carved into the lintel above the Flower Market entrance closest to
the Royal Opera House. The enhancement below shows it slightly more
clearly.
For further examples see our London
Galleries page, including some from the Covent Garden area.