Market Day

From the collection of

East Anglian Film Archive at the University of East Anglia
The East Anglian Film Archive, the UK's first regional film archive, offers a unique record of the East of England's social and cultural history. As part of the University of East Anglia, we continue to lead moving image heritage research and inspire audience participation through community projects and events. Our collections represent a broad range of amateur and professional creativity, from 1896 to the present day.

Market Day


Colin Bower reports from Norwich market and a Stevenage supermarket, interviewing shoppers, stallholders and managers to determine whether modern indoor shopping is better value than traditional outdoor markets, or vice versa. Norwich market, located off Gentleman’s Walk in the centre of the city, was established in the 11th century. The shopping centre in Stevenage was opened by the Queen in 1959 and was the first purpose-built pedestrianised area in Britain.


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