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4 days ago
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Former market trader bids farewell to Derby's Market Hall
For Linda Aston, when the council told her and the Market Hall's other traders that they would have to move out, it was akin to moving out of a family who has now moved her jewellery business to a shop in Cheapside in Derby, said: "[The council] have taken a family home, in my mind, and stolen all the furniture. It's like, everything's gone. I've got no emotion to it. "They've ripped the heart out of it. And once the heart's gone, there's nothing left is there?"The city council said the reopening of the Market Hall is a "catalyst moment in Derby's ongoing regeneration efforts". Linda's grandfather, Michael Doyle, set up the Mecca jewellery stall in the Market Hall in 1925 and the family is marking 100 years of being in business in Derby this year."There were four generations of the family in the Market Hall behind that stall, for all the laughter and all the tears."It was somewhere where you went from very early in your childhood, somewhere where you make your friends. Somewhere where you just sit and have a cup of tea with the neighbouring stalls."It was amazing really, it was just like one big family. And I just hope it continues to be like that for the traders that are in there now," she said. Like many other longstanding traders, Linda, who was also the chair of the Derby Market Hall Traders' Association before its closure, was moved out of the Market Hall for the renovations in was among a group of traders who moved into the Eagle Market in an effort to keep the spirit of their businesses alive and until the Market Hall Derbion closed the market in 2023, causing many of the stalls to either move into bricks and mortar shops, other markets or to close offered the opportunity by the council, not one of the old traders still operating have chosen to return, having spent years establishing themselves say the new venue is not suited to their business. Linda said: "When I looked at the areas that you could go in [in the Market Hall], there was nothing really suitable for me."And the other reason is, I've been in three locations now in under five years. Not a lot of businesses can stand to keep relocating like that."Market life is where my heart is. But I didn't have a choice." When BBC Radio Derby joined her for her first visit to the new venue, entering the building, she observed that it looked "completely different"."Very lively, vibrant. The old roof looks marvellous. It was a lot of money but it was worth saving," she said, in reference to its £13m price tag."They've got a variety of stalls. There's a lot of food," she said, noting the more "traditional" stalls like the she maintained that the new venue would not have worked for the century-old Mecca."The [units] at the side wouldn't have worked and the ones in the middle, definitely not because they're not secure enough."It's such a beautiful building. It [looks] good. Just not for me." Linda said: "I thought I would be emotional coming in here."But I hope [the new traders] can make it happen."It's the end of an era," she added. Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield said the reopening of the venue is a "catalyst moment in Derby's ongoing regeneration efforts" and expects it will generate more than "£3.5m for the local economy every year".
BBC News
7 days ago
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Georgia Roberts Political Reporter, BBC Derby BBC Kay Sampson from Tubo Gift Shop hosted a stall over the Market Hall's opening weekend to promote her shop in Sadler Gate Independent shop owners on one of Derby's most historic high streets have voiced their hopes for a brighter future for footfall thanks to a new market. The Market Hall opened its doors over the bank holiday weekend having been closed for several years for a refurbishment, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. Sadler Gate, which is nearby, is one of the city's more "forgotten" areas according to some of those stationed there. However, many owners have told the BBC that there has been an increase in trade over the past week because of the Market Hall attracting more visitors. It is hoped that the ripple effect will continue benefit the area, rather than an "us vs them" mentality one trader described as being the feeling towards the Derbion shopping centre amongst the city's independent traders. Karl Shaw, who runs the coffee and casual menswear shop Mr Shaw's House, says there have been "new faces" in the area since the opening and describes the Market Hall opening as a "pivotal point" for Sadler Gate shops. "It's a gateway back into our street," he said. "There's lots of negative people on social media, but it's a positive thing and people have got to embrace it and go with the flow." Karl is hoping to take up an offer made by the council to host a pop-up stall in the Market Hall, where he plans to promote Sadler Gate. Karl Shaw, who runs Mr Shaw's House on Sadler Gate Melanie Lowe runs The Fig nearby and like Karl, has been there for the past two years. She says the more independent focus the Market Hall has is what will help drive customers towards Sadler Gate's similar offering. "On Saturday [there was] definitely a lot more tourists, people who haven't been into my shop before. And this week there's been a few people around, it's been steady. "[The Market Hall] has got to be a good thing. It's a big empty space in the centre of Derby for a long time." The Fig, a health shop in Derby, was recently voted "best independent shop" in a local competition Kay Sampson, the owner of Tubo Gift Shop, said they had hosted a pop-up stall in the Market Hall during the opening weekend to promote their shop in Sadler Gate. "We've had a really nice steady trickle of people... it's been like what Sadler Gate used to be like. "It's not just about [the Market Hall], it's about the Cathedral Quarter as a whole and getting people down here. "That's got to last, and everybody has to play their part in making that work. "There's too much negativity I've read on social media at the moment. '£35m for what', they're saying. It's a beautiful building." The Sadler Gate area in Derby has struggled with slow footfall and empty units in recent years However, Daniel Bennett is less optimistic. He has already made the decision to move his shop 1NE. derby out of Sadler Gate and into the Derbion shopping centre blaming the low footfall. Mr Bennett, who has been based in Sadler Gate for five years, will be closing the shop over the weekend and reopening in Derbion in the summer. He won a competition to host a pop-up stall in the shopping centre in 2023 and said the difference in trade was "incredible". "In the shopping centre you're guaranteed footfall whereas for us in Sadler Gate you don't really see people, it's a ghost town, its more of a cut through," he said. Mr Nebbett says the demographic for their high end fashion trainers and clothing is a younger market who are more likely to go to the shopping centre than Sadler Gate - or the new Market Hall. "[In the Market Hall] for footfall we'd be in same position, we'd have to drag people in there," he said, describing the offering as more suited to "the older crowd". "I don't think there's anything in there that's going to keep people going back." Daniel Bennett will be leaving Sadler Gate this weekend for the Derbion shopping centre, describing the high street as a "ghost town" The leader of Derby City Council, Nadine Peatfield, told the BBC there would be regular opportunities for local businesses like those on Sadler Gate to have a presence in the Market Hall - especially with units still yet to be filled. "We have been inundated with requests for information for people who want to invest or book temporary or permanent stalls," she said. "We've identified what the gaps are and we want to make sure we fill [all the units]. "People have seen the success and they want to be a part of it." Related internet links
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29-05-2025
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More than 34,000 visit city's revamped market
Council bosses say 34,500 people have visited the Market Hall in the first three days since it reopened following a £35m refurbishment. The Grade II listed indoor market was closed for three years while work took place but welcomed back customers on Saturday. It is hoped the revamp will bring an estimated boost of £3.5m to the city economy by attracting more people into Derby. Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield said the queues on Saturday to get into the Victorian building were "beyond expectations" and added the reopening of the venue was a "catalyst moment in Derby's ongoing regeneration efforts". Located in the heart of the city centre - linking the Derbion shopping centre and St Peter's Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell - the new attraction's transformation started in 2018. The official opening of the stall took place almost 159 years after its original opening in 1866. Peatfield said: "It was absolutely phenomenal to see that the Market Hall drew in over 34,000 visitors in its first three days. "Going forward, the Market Hall will contribute significantly to the local economy, generating over £3.5m for the local economy every year." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. City's market reopens after £35m refurbishment Derby Market Hall reopening - what you need to know Derby City Council
BBC News
29-05-2025
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- BBC News
More than 34,000 visit Derby's reopened Market Hall
Council bosses say 34,500 people have visited the Market Hall in the first three days since it reopened following a £35m Grade II listed indoor market was closed for three years while work took place but welcomed back customers on is hoped the revamp will bring an estimated boost of £3.5m to the city economy by attracting more people into City Council leader Nadine Peatfield said the queues on Saturday to get into the Victorian building were "beyond expectations" and added the reopening of the venue was a "catalyst moment in Derby's ongoing regeneration efforts". Located in the heart of the city centre - linking the Derbion shopping centre and St Peter's Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell - the new attraction's transformation started in official opening of the stall took place almost 159 years after its original opening in said: "It was absolutely phenomenal to see that the Market Hall drew in over 34,000 visitors in its first three days."Going forward, the Market Hall will contribute significantly to the local economy, generating over £3.5m for the local economy every year."
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
City centre dubbed ‘tired and neglected' re-opens market hall after £35million transformation
The city council has now confirmed that another ongoing project is nearing completion Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CITY centre once dubbed 'neglected' re-opens its famous Market Hall after a £35m transformation investment. Visitors will see at first hand the results of the careful, multi-million-pound restoration, aimed at preserving the rich heritage of the Grade II-listed building. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A city centre once dubbed 'neglected' re-opens the market hall after a £35m transformation investment Credit: Alamy 3 The doors to Derby's historic Market Hall will open today to the public 3 The new Market Hall will offer flagship dining, retail shopping and crafts that will showcase the very best of Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands The doors to Derby's historic Market Hall will open today to the public – almost 159 years to the day since its original grand opening. Market Hall was officially declared open on 29 May 1866, by Mayor Frederick Longdon when the occasion included a performance of Handel's Messiah. Offering flagship dining, retail shopping and craft ware that will showcase the very best of Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands - the new Market Hall wishes to become an event destination. The flexible venue space incorporates modern street food dining area and bars, traditional and contemporary retail units, and creative spaces for local artisan makers and traders. An ongoing programme of events, activities and entertainment is also planned to bring Market Hall to life throughout the week with regular themed markets, live music, DJs, and craft workshops. The majority of Osnabruck Square has been taken over by hoardings while the £35.1m refurbishment of Market Hall took place. But the city council has now confirmed that another ongoing project is nearing completion. The full reopening of Osnabruck Square, located outside Market Hall off Albert Street, has been set for later this summer. However, access to the Market Hall from Osnabruck Square will be maintained throughout the remainder of the works, the council has said. Hoardings around the square will be updated and repositioned, and the public will be able to see the progress of the square during the final stages of the project. The Viking Centre: Britain's first American-style mall faces demolition Once completed, the square will become a flexible area for events and entertainment, with outdoor café seating and artistic installations, aiming to provide a lively hub for local markets and homegrown talent. There will also be new benches being installed around a "flexible" events area, while raised beds, trees and shrubs will be installed to create "a vibrant green space", said the council. The square will also be the site of a new main entrance into Derby Market Hall. Nadine Peatfield, leader of Derby City Council and cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, strategy and policy, said: "The transformation of Osnabruck Square, together with the revitalised Market Hall, will breathe new life into this key city centre location. "The square will not only look beautiful but will also improve accessibility and help draw more people into the heart of our city. "This is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and planning, and I look forward to seeing the area become a vibrant destination for shopping, eating and entertainment." Despite this, locals were left gutted last year, after the council scrapped the iconic Market Place waterfall after promises for it to be returned. For the last half a decade the treasured waterfall has remained dry as a bone, and to the dismay of locals, Councillor Nadien Peatfield announced there were "no plans" to switch the waterfall back on. However, the council is hopeful that the redeveloped Market Hall will play a key role in widening the diversity of the city centre. The venture is predicted to generate £3.64 million for the local economy every year.
