Last month, most of the traders celebrated 150th
anniversary of an iconic and a popular market of North East. Stallholders
belonging to Covered Market in Darlington dressed in garb of Victoria to
recreate a popular picture found in archives of market council. The picture is
responsible for displaying of market life about more than 100s of years. In the
year 1863, market building has established itself along with its clock tower
recognized as landmark in front of the public. Since then, the market has
played significant role in serving large numbers of shoppers from many
generations and become central or focal point for city of Darlington. Whether
you look for groceries or electronic items in the form of mini DVR, you can
find this market as the best outlet in Darlington.
In fact, the market has become equally popular in
between the people of Darlington, as the popularity received by Bebo Kobo
Camden Market in London. Traders have scheduled the celebrations for 150th
anniversary based on Victorian theme in Covered market and in adjoining market
square of the area from 7th of June to 8th of June. In
addition, committee of market officers and stallholders belonging to Borough
Council in Darlington has planned for different types of fun and exciting
events for visitors.
The events will include Victorian workshops, fair
games, carousel of old fashion, musical performances, juggling, penny-farthings,
Judy and Punch and even rat catcher in Victorian style. Other than this,
visitors of market can also get the opportunity to view and have roasted ox,
birthday cake incorporating building shape and different types of commemorative
plates for enjoying the event. Alfred Waterhouse is responsible for establishment and designing
of Covered Market in Darlington.
