Another view of Smithfield Market. Italianate facade, with central arcade and very charming pepperpot towers at each end. Kentish red brick and white Portland stone, designed by Sir Horace Jones 1866-67.
The First World War memorial along the Grand Avenue that goes through Smithfield Market. I'm not sure how authentic the multi-coloured paint is. The memorial was designed by G. Hawkings & Sons and unveiled in 1921 (or 1924?). Note the figures representing Fame and Victory holding laurel wreaths. When I worked nearby I used to walk along the Grand Avenue each lunchtime on my way to the Barbican library. When I first saw this memorial I was so moved that I stopped and read each name (over two hundred of them).
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