Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times.

The oldest meat and fish markets in London, which date back 850 years, are facing permanent closure from 2028. Smithfield meat market, near St Paul's Cathedral, and Billingsgate fish market in Canary Wharf are to be closed after the City of London Corporation voted to withdraw support for them.

London 's historic Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market will no longer operate after the City of London Corporation said its council yesterday voted to cease trading.

London's Smithfield meat market is set to close after more than 800 years, with trading expected to cease for good after 2028.