North Cross Rd market

[Abe_froeman]

How many of them came from the unwashed hordes of North Cross Road and how many from all of the rest of Southwark?

[Spartacus]

Abe_froeman Wrote:

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> How many of them came from the unwashed hordes of

> North Cross Road and how many from all of the rest

> of Southwark?

Interesting question

Akin to how many who attended the market this,weekend are asymptomatic ?

Answer : nobody knows

[KidKruger]

but if it closed for another reason, you wouldn't miss the market ?

Abe_froeman Wrote:

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> I will miss this market when it's no longer around

> because a bunch of people who weren't there to

> shop had it closed down after they and lots of

> other people who'd come to gawp at the crowds.

[Spartacus]

https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/borough-market-forces-shoppers-to-wear-masks-outside-under-obscure-1829-law/?cmpredirect=&s=09

[KidKruger]

FYI - "Oops, this page doesn't exist"

"Spartacus Wrote:

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> https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/borough-marke

> t-forces-shoppers-to-wear-masks-outside-under-obsc

> ure-1829-law/?cmpredirect=&s=09

[ianr]

> FYI - "Oops, this page doesn't exist"

https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/borough-market-forces-shoppers-to-wear-masks-outside-under-obscure-1829-law/

[Spartacus]

Thanks ianr

That's the page .. sorry everyone else ..

[KidKruger]

But really, we shouldn't be having to enforce an obscure pre-Victorian bye-law to get people to wear masks !!

ianr Wrote:

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> > FYI - "Oops, this page doesn't exist"

>

> https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/borough-marke

> t-forces-shoppers-to-wear-masks-outside-under-obsc

> ure-1829-law/

[Spartacus]

Agreed kk but sadly not all humans like to do what is considered sensible, so the market has utilised an ancient law to protect people from themselves.

[KidKruger]

yeah, I guess so Spart.

[Pugwash]

Self employed people can still apply for Government help financially - closing date is 29th January.

[bob]

Is the market open tomorrow if so any additional safety measures Bob S

[AylwardS]

The council website is unhelpful but there is an email address that may be worth contacting. Though the lockdown restricts the market to essential retail so it maybe better.

This is what the council site says.

Limited market service

Southwark markets are currently operating a very limited?service of?goods?at a small number of areas around the borough. If you have an enquiry regarding a specific market, email us at [email protected]. If you're visiting a Southwark market, be aware that current public health guidelines advise that public toilets remain closed for public safety until further notice.

[bob]

Thanks

Bob S

[KidKruger]

A trader I know confirms market on tomorrow FYI Bob.

I don?t know details of what kind of stalls etc.

[Spartacus]

KidKruger Wrote:

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> A trader I know confirms market on tomorrow FYI

> Bob.

> I don?t know details of what kind of stalls etc.

KK I can just imagine you saying that in a whispered voice with shady looks over your shoulder to a bloke in the pub (we all wish)

[Jules-and-Boo]

Like everybody else, we?ll be going to check out how COVID Safe they are.....

[KidKruger]

Spartacus Wrote:

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> KK I can just imagine you saying that in a whispered voice with shady looks over your shoulder to a bloke in the pub (we all wish)

🤣🤣🤣 strictly legit, honest guv !

[LJC56]

It?s open today. Small number of food stalls plus the bike repair place. Virtually empty at 10.30 this morning.

[Nigello]

I walked past the market at LL but did not go down NXR. I saw the marshalls in high vis jackets and thought I just CBA with another level of intrusion, even though it is probably necessary. Fluoro yellow brings out the worst in me....

[mancity68]

Popped down just as it opened. Pretty empty. Marshall asking people to wear a mask and not loiter. First time I?ve felt ?safe? there for a while ~ I have just been walking past and not stopping in recent weeks as it was so crowded. Weather probably helped today.

[Jules-and-Boo]

That?s great news

[alice]

Yes good to hear.

[DulwichFox]

Yes Marshals and Police on the Market.

Marshal asking people to put on masks.

I spoke to Marshal who said he was asking people to put Mask on which they did

(so they did have a Mask) but he said when he goes they just take it off again.

Blatant disregard of any Rules. Marshal and Police say nothing they can do,

?100 on the spot Fine might help.

People simply do not give a Toss (polite version)

DulwichFox

There was a guy Busking .. Singing st the top of his Voice.

Spoke to Marshal who just said.. "nice music"

[Nigello]

To be honest, the market is secondary to the fact NXR is a thorougfare. I don't think anyone who needs to get from A to B should be asked to wear a mask. It's suggesting that the market is more important than the free space for everyone. I avoided it and will do again. I think it ought to be shut down for the interim.