Old Spitalfields Market, London: has been open since 1682

Sean Mulryan's property group Ballymore has signed a deal with the Wellington Market Company to allow the markets operator manage the Old Spitalfields Market, London, which has been open since 1682. Wellington is planning to transform the market into an international retail, event and entertainment destination, open into the evening. "Old Spitalfields Market is a very special place. It deserves to be experienced by people from all over the world," Mulryan said.