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Avenue E, NOTTINGHAM, NG1 1DN

A semi-derelict part of the former wholesale fruit and vegetable market, a large part of which is being renovated to create a "Creative Quarter" - see Image

Other parts of the former wholesale fruit and vegetable market have been refurbished as part of Nottingham's "Creative Quarter", but this row looks beyond repair. Image] is a view from the other end of the avenue, taken in August 2015.

The former wholesale fruit and vegetable market is being redeveloped as part of a "Creative Quarter". “Work has begun on the redevelopment of Sneinton Market. As an important part of the city's heritage, the work at the market aims to improve the area and reinvigorate the site as a focal point for Nottingham's emerging creative sector. Units on the site are being refurbished into workshops and studios for use by creative enterprises.” (Nottingham City Council website). The existing units on Avenues A to C (to the left) will have new roofs and shop fronts. The Nottingham Post reported that “Traders are hopeful that the £3.85 million redevelopment of Sneinton Market will transform it into the city’s own Covent Garden.”

This was the wholesale fruit and veg market in Sneinton. Since the market re-located, the buildings have been converted for use by snmall businesses, with varying success. For all the efforts of the City Council, the area continues to look a bit jaded.

This was formerly the wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The Nottingham City Council website explains that “Work has begun on the redevelopment of Sneinton Market. As an important part of the city's heritage, the work at the market aims to improve the area and reinvigorate the site as a focal point for Nottingham's emerging creative sector. Units on the site are being refurbished into workshops and studios for use by creative enterprises.” Work on the Bath Street side of the market has yet to begin. The Nottingham Post reported that “Traders are hopeful that the £3.85 million redevelopment of Sneinton Market will transform it into the city’s own Covent Garden.”

Formerly the Fox and Grapes, this pub hast been closed for at least a couple of years. It was essentially a market traders' pub serving the wholesale fruit and veg market, part of which can be seen behind. The market was moved to a more transport-friendly site some years ago, but despite trying to modernise, the pub has failed to retain its trade.

Market traders setting up their stalls on the sloping market place at nine o'clock on a sunny Saturday morning in late August. In the background is Victoria Leisure Centre, formerly Victoria Baths.

On the corner of Longden Street is a former Midland Bank branch - conveniently placed over the road from the former wholesale fruit and vegetable market (offstage left). The first green leaves of the year show on the pavement trees.