History of St.George's Market
There has been an open market on the St George's site dating back o the 17th century. Its name may have come from St George's Church in High St. The present market was built in 3 stages between 1890 and 1896. Pre 1890, St George's Market was an open market with stalls, included a meat market and slaughter house.
Built in red brick with sandstone dressing, external features of St George's include Roman pedimented arches with Latin Nd Irish mottos. The central portico contains the Belfast Coat of Arms. The covered St George's Market was open to the public on 20 June 1890 for the sale of butter and eggs.
Following heavy German bombing of Belfast on Easter Tuesday 1941, the Market was used as an emergency mortuary.
Although built for sale of eggs, fruit and poultry, the St George's Market developed into a general market . With a range of events, it is a place worth a visit. It holds:
-a Variety Market on Fridays
- Food and Craft Market on Saturdays
As it is located in a centre of busy city, remember to find a place, where you can safely park your car.
There is a range of multi-story car parks close to St George's Market including:
- Waterfront Hilton
- Lanyon Place
- Victoria Square
There are also pay-and-display ticket zones right outside St George's Market. These are managed by TransportNI.
You can get information about charges at www.nidirect.gov.uk
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