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BTA members enjoy Floral Hall preview

Leigh Hatts

The Bankside Traders' Association members have been looking at Borough Market's Floral Hall which opens later this summer.

Mike Hill
BTA Chairman Mike Hill of Utobeer welcomes members


Ken Grieg
Floral hall project architect Ken Greig and former BTA Chairman Chris Barlow


The scheme's architect Ken Greig of Greig & Stephenson took members under the Floral Hall portico to talk about the history of the structure, which once stood in Covent Garden, and the Market's ambitious refurbishment.

New paving
New paving below Floral Hall entrance


BTA members were impressed by the additional building and the views from the upstairs interior which will be restaurant.

View from above portico
View of St Paul's from Floral Hall


Earlier guests were welcomed by chairman Mike Hill of Utobeer at a reception where former chairman Chris Barlow spoke about the membership growth and opportunities. Members include Greig & Stephenson in Park Street.

St Paul's
View from above Floral Hall portico

Bankside Traders' Association

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