Carlisle Market Hall

Carlisle Market Hall

North view of market hall

North view of the Market Hall
Cumbria
Location within Cumbria
General information
Type Market hall
Location Carlisle, Cumbria
Country UK
Coordinates 54°53′46″N 2°56′11″W / 54.8960°N 2.9365°W / 54.8960; -2.9365Coordinates: 54°53′46″N 2°56′11″W / 54.8960°N 2.9365°W / 54.8960; -2.9365
Construction started 1887
Other information
Number of stores approx 100
Website
www.carlisle.gov.uk/business/markets/market_stalls.aspx

Carlisle Market Hall is a market hall located in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was built between 1887-1889 for Carlisle Corporation by Arthur Cawston and Joseph Graham, both of Westminster,[1] with ironwork manufactured by Cowans, Sheldon & Company.[2][3] It is one of the few covered Victorian markets remaining in the country.[4] It has been used as a concert venue; notable past performers include Thin Lizzy, Gillan, Status Quo, Uriah Heep, Motörhead, Rory Gallagher, Iron Maiden, Genesis, AC/DC and The Who.[5]Gene Vincent

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