Smithfields meat market at night, Smithfields, London

Smithfield market is one of London's oldest markets, where meat has been bought and sold for over 800 years. A livestock market occupied the site as early as the 10th century.

In 1860 the Corporation of London obtained an act of parliament to construct new buildings on the Smithfield site, with work starting in 1866.

Designed by City Architect Sir Horace Jones, the buildings were completed in November 1868 at a cost of �993,816.

The two main sections of of the market, the East and West Buildings, were built above railway lines which enabled meat to be delivered directly to the market.

A Poultry Market opened in 1875, although this building was subsequently destroyed by a major fire in 1958, being replaced by a rather inappropriate building in 1962.

The General Market was added in 1883 with the Annexe Market following in 1888.

Recent modernisation has seen 44 hygenic, temperature controlled stalls replacing the original 162 stalls inside the East and West Buildings, with some parts of the building being used as office space.

Churros y chocolate (Mexican doughnuts & Chocolate) Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Churros y chocolate. Mexican doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce.

Lights in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

Wahaca mexican market restaurant

Our menu is all about delicious, freshly prepared food, produced quickly. You can come in for a quick snack or stay for an hour or two. Simply turn up and we will get you a table as soon as we can.

If we are full one of our team will take your name and advise you on when your table will be free. You can go and grab a drink nearby and come back at the arranged time, unless, of course, the table is available earlier in which case we will call you.

Wall lighting in Wahaca, Covent Garden, London

In the markets of Mexico, you can eat at anytime of the day. There is no formality, with dishes arriving as they are cooked, and diners being served as soon as a space is found for them to sit.

Wahaca is the same: Don't worry about booking...We believe that you should be able to eat whenever you want.

This historic 18th century mansion, home to Honourable Artillery Company, is set in a six acre garden and close to the heart of the City of London, with Moorgate nearby. Several rooms are available for hire, including the oak-panelled Long Room, Artillery Garden and the Prince Consort Rooms. In addition, the HAC runs a Corporate Diners scheme which allows a limited number of City-based companies the opportunity to use the Long Room restaurant weekday lunch times. Previously it housed a museum open to the public displaying the Company's collection of uniforms, medals and weapons however this is now closed.

The Honourable Artillery Company has 7 function rooms; the largest can hold a maximum of 350 guests.

The Fun Lovin' Criminals will play a 'silent disco' in the High Court in London, the first rock concert ever played at the venue.

Cribs style tour of the new Star Wars Millennium Falcon