The whole area is full of so many personal memories; having lived, worked, and partied in & around Smithfield Market.

I live in Portugal now, but those times are so vivid. Whenever I was at the office very early, or out parting late enough, the sight of the market workers there was sobering and down to earth.

To think of it not being there, then being replaced with something nondescript, is shameful.

In and around is Farringdon Station, one of the original Tube stations, the bars & pubs (Ye Olde Mitre, The Hope, Fox & Anchor, Smiths of Smithfield, etc.) and clubs (including Fabric).

I was working in the offices above the markets, for a nascent IT company, and believe me they weren't luxurious offices but it was exciting.

Good times, and soon only memories.