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Deptford Market

The old working-class area of Deptford still has a lively street market, which is real and neither trendy or touristy! Likewise, East Street Market in Walworth, which has a real mix of African-Caribbean food stalls and antiques and oddities dealers. The birthplace of Charlie Chaplin is here, with several landmarks named after him.

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Address: Deptford High St, SE8 4AG
Hours: Wed/Fri-Sat 7AM-4PM

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