Street Markets are a vital part of London`s social, cultural and economic life. On daily 3 hr tours around the London markets Sandra Shevey discusses the demise of the local, traditional market and the impact on us all. Each tour references 3 local, traditional street markets across 33 London boroughs which have managed to ride out the wave of regeneration and gentrification.
Tours run at 11am and 6pm for 3hrs.
Sandra is selling her dvd about saving London`s ancient street markets..trailer at http://sandrashevey.tripod.com Full 30 min dvd £35 plus p+p at sandra_shevey@yahoo.com
Sandra Shevey runs a Street Markets Think Tank the aim of which is to kick-start ailing local markets by way of consultancy, copywriting, branding and marketing. She also conceives campaigns and runs events.
Tours are priced at £25 excl fares, tips.
You can book at sandra_shevey@yahoo.com where you can also buy a copy of Sandra`s 30 min dvd about saving London traditional street markets. Trailer at http://sandrashevey.tripod.com
NB Please book at least 48 hrs ahead and await reply re: meeting place details and confirmation
Sandra Shevey is a filmmaker, a journalist, a biographer, a lecturer and a courier. Follow her online at: http://markettowns.wordpress.com
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