Grainger Market in Newcastle stands as a testament to the enduring charm of local street markets, even as many others face decline. Established in 1835, this Grade I listed building has weathered centuries of change, maintaining its status as a vibrant hub for independent traders and loyal customers .
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00:00Granger Market in Newcastle stands as a testament to the enduring charm of local street markets even as many of us face decline.
00:08Established in 1835, this Grade 1 listed building has weathered centuries of change, maintaining its status as a vibrant hub for independent traders and loyal customers.
00:17But what do locals think about street markets? Are they a dying trade?
00:21Me personally I don't really go that often but I do want to because I've seen, I've been there, I've walked past it and it does look nice.
00:28They're all unique in terms of the business, they're very unique and very different compared to like the shops you see around here.
00:34But I think they should be like they should stick around because I think that's what makes Newcastle unique.
00:41That's what people come for these small markets and these especially in terms of entrepreneur businesses like small businesses, they can thrive in these markets.
00:50And yeah, there's a lot of variety as well. There's so much things you can enjoy.
00:54I feel like markets are quite important still because, you know, especially the older people, they enjoy going and then for younger people as well.
01:00It's more of like a novelty, not as necessarily like we go to because we necessarily want something.
01:05But still, you know, it's keeping traditions of the past alive, like positive traditions as well.
01:10Like, so I feel like it's something that we should keep alive, maybe even expand it into new ways to kind of bring more young people into the mix.
01:18I feel like it still retains some of the, you know, free market aspect, isn't it?
01:23You go there, you know, you create relations, bonds, you make money, you build your expertise in whatever item you're selling.
01:32And yeah, I think it's very good because like he said, it keeps that unique touch to it, you know.
01:39While numerous local markets have struggled, Granger Market continues to thrive off in a diverse range of products from fresh produce to unique crafts.
01:49I spoke with local vendor Firebrick Brewery to find out exactly why Granger Market has stood the test of time.
01:55Yeah, so it's actually like a family business.
01:59So I work as part time brewer as well as working here.
02:04And we've been in the Granger Market now for four years and we five this December.
02:10But we also do like a pop up shop on the Christmas markets as well.
02:14And we've got the actual brewery itself in Bladen where people can come and shop as well.
02:19It's good. Yeah, the Granger Market's changing all the time.
02:22A lot of new places are coming in, a lot of new faces.
02:25And I think the markets have been getting busier and busier in recent times as well, which is great.
02:30It's lovely seeing new places move in and getting to meet new people as well.
02:33And it's like a little community in the market as well.
02:35I think that the market's a great space that not a lot of people necessarily know about.
02:41And people won't think about coming specifically into the Granger Market.
02:44And I think it's still the same like sawdust floor place that it was 20, 30, 40 years ago.
02:49But that's not the case now. It's vibrant. There's different food. There's drinking.
02:54There's all sorts of stuff in the market.
02:56And I think it's a great thing and a boon for the city centre really.
03:00Great.