The Metropolitan Meat and Poultry Market Act, 1860
WHEREAS the present existing Markets for the Sale of Meat and Poultry and other Provisions in the City of London are small and confined, and inadequate to supply the Wants of the rapidly increasing Population of the Metropolis: And whereas it is expedient that larger and more convenient Markets should be provided, and that proper Approaches should be made thereto: And whereas Part of the Site of Smithfield, formerly used as a Cattle and Sheep Market, is conveniently situated and adapted for s...