Is Kirkgate Market closing down?

Kirkgate Market opened in the 19th Century and Oastler Market in the 1930s, and both were important destinations in the years before online shopping saw footfall decline. On 28 June, they will shut and will eventually be demolished to make way for 1,000 new homes as part of a regeneration scheme.
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What's happening to Kirkgate Market Bradford?

Both Kirkgate Market and the Oastler Centre in Bradford closed permanently on 28 June after decades of trading.
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Is Primark still in Kirkgate?

PRIMARK moving out of a shopping centre will be the "final nail in the coffin" for Kirkgate market, traders have claimed. The clothing giant will close its doors at Kirkgate Shopping Centre at 5.30pm on Monday as it prepares to open in The Broadway at 10am the following day.
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What time does Kirkgate Market?

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, our doors are open from 8am until 5.30pm.
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How many stalls are in the Leeds Kirkgate Market?

Leeds Kirkgate Market is still one of the largest covered markets in Europe, with over 800 stall holders and regularly attracting 100,000 visitors a week.
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FAMOUS KIRKGATE MARKET BRADFORD CLOSING DOWN

Why is Kirkgate closed?

Kirkgate Market opened in the 19th Century and Oastler Market in the 1930s, and both were important destinations in the years before online shopping saw footfall decline. On 28 June, they will shut and will eventually be demolished to make way for 1,000 new homes as part of a regeneration scheme.
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When did the Leeds market burn down?

Fire raged through the halls decades later as traders welcomed festive shoppers on 13 December 1975 destroying two thirds of the now famous market โ€“ doing more damage than the bombs had. Traders battled to contain the fire as it spread throughout the halls destroying businesses and livelihoods.
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Where is the biggest indoor market in the UK?

One of the largest indoor markets in Europe, Kirkgate is a shopper's paradise from fresh food, drink and fashion to jewellery, flowers, hardware and haberdashery.
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Are dogs allowed in Kirkgate Market?

No. You can only bring guide dogs.
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When was Kirkgate Market opened?

At the heart of it all stands Kirkgate Market, a source of pride among locals for many generations. Europe's largest building of its kind when it first opened in 1857, the site has since evolved into a sprawl of trading areas with more than 800 stalls.
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Is Primark selling greggs clothing?

Freshly Baked Loungewear

Staying on trend can be hungry work so we've made it easy with our mix and match range of super-soft Greggs X Primark separates. Take your pick from logo tees, sweatshirts and hoodies and wear your love of the tasty treat purveyors with pride.
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Why is Primark clothing so cheap?

Our business is based on doing a few things differently to other brands, which is how we keep prices low: We sell a lot of items. This means we're able to make savings from buying in bulk for all our stores. We do very little advertising.
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When was Kirkgate Market Bradford demolished?

Bradford's old Kirkgate Market, built in 1872, still much missed by those who remember it, was demolished a century later, despite bitter opposition. The T&A reported protests, petitions, and 33 people bundled into police vans when it was knocked down in 1973.
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What is the new market place in Bradford?

FIRST LOOK ๐Ÿ‘€ DARLEY STREET MARKET IN BRADFORD ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅ™๐Ÿ•๐Ÿœ Darley Street Market has just opened, offering three floors of amazing stalls, with 13 traders in the global food court. ๐ŸŒ Enjoy wood-fired pizza from La Caverna Pizzeria , delicious grills from @babtooma_uk and take in the view from the outdoor balcony.
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How big is Kirkgate Market?

Kirkgate Market in Leeds is the largest covered market in Europe. It holds 800 stalls inside and is famous as the birthplace of Marks and Spencer, who opened their first 'Penny Bazaar' in the market.
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Is Primark Bradford moving?

It is an exciting time for shoppers in Bradford with some major new stores coming to The Broadway. On Tuesday, September 10 we will see Primark relocate to the shopping centre.
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Is Kirkgate Market a listed building?

Kirkgate Market (pronounced /หˆkษœหrษกษ™t/) is a market complex on Vicar Lane in the city centre of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest covered market in Europe and a Grade I listed building.
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How do you pronounce Kirkgate?

2 syllables: "KUR" + "guht"
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Which building collapsed in Leeds today?

Leeds Council issues urgent works notice over collapsed Kirkgate building | ITV News Calendar.
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Is Kirkgate Bradford still open?

Bradford's Kirkgate Market closes to be demolished into flats as Darley Street Market prepares to open.
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What is happening to City Square Leeds?

City Square in Leeds has been transformed into a pedestrianised area as part of a ยฃ3.5m plan which has now been completed, the council confirmed. Work has been ongoing since September 2022 which led to roads around the railway station being closed.
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What is the history of Kirkgate Leeds?

The street originated in the Mediaeval period, leading from the centre of the settlement to the parish church. The Anglo-Saxon Leeds Cross was found when the church was replaced by the current Leeds Minster, in the 19th century. By the time of the Domesday Book, Leeds also had a manor house, which lay on the street.
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Where to go shopping in Leeds?

Shopping
  • Jumbo Records. Established in 1971, Jumbo is an iconic indie destination for all things musical in Leeds. ...
  • Victoria Leeds. ...
  • Trinity Leeds. ...
  • Harvey Nichols. ...
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  • Leeds Corn Exchange. ...
  • Thornton's Arcade. ...
  • Leeds Markets.
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Did Marks and Spencer start in the Leeds market?

M&S started life in 1884, when the immigrant Michael Marks came to the north of England and managed to secure a stall at Kirkgate Market in Leeds. Having arrived with little money and limited English, he built his success using the slogan โ€œDon't ask the price, it's a 'Pennyโ€.
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What supermarket was founded in Leeds?

Asda Stores Limited (/หˆรฆzdษ™/), trading as Asda and often styled as ASDA, is a British supermarket and petrol station chain. Its headquarters is in Leeds, England. The company was incorporated as Associated Dairies and Farm Stores in 1949.
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