According to a sign inside, while some form of a market in Bath had been around since 1371, the Guildhall was built in 1776 and "the market was arranged around it. All kind of things could be bought and in 1818 there was an astonishing 438 stalls... although the market then declined a new purpose built indoor market was erected in 1861. Its elegant cast iron and glass structure was innovative and attractive and for the last 100 years around thirty stalls have been housed here."
Wow, right?
So what you can you find here now?...
- The Bath Humbug Shop (a sweets shop with chocolate confections to pick and mix options)
- Guildhall Market Pet Supplies (with a huge array of treats, toys, and accessories)
- Bath Leather Goods (you can buy goods, get made-to-order items, and have repairs done)
(There's also a party shop, a hardware store, a textiles shop, a cheese stall, jewelry, a book seller [my mom loved this little spot], and more!)
But my favorite?...
The Guildhall Delicatessen - this spot has every quintessential British food you could want (with both vegetarian and vegan options) like sausage rolls and Scotch eggs, pasties, sweet treats like treacle tarts and brownies, and a variety of olives, sandwiches and more. Love, love, love this spot.
Definitely worth walking through and exploring! read more