Location : ../.. > Ward > Plymouth > St. Peter & the Waterfront Ward > Barbican > The Barbican > Barbican Quay
Site/Position : On Quayside between Glass Shop and Water.

Main Transcription
Description : Lettering, images and border are raised.
Transcription : OLD FISH MARKET.
This was the first purpose - built harbourside fish market. It was built on a newly - reclaimed extension to the 16th century Southside or Barbican Quay. The market opened in 1896 and remained in use until 1995 when a new fish market was opened on the opposite side of the harbour. Because of its design, many people think this building was a railway station. It was designed by the Chief Engineer of the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and although a railway was proposed, it never got this far.

Additional Crests/Logos
Transcription : Discovery logo. Lots of imagery - see photo

Material : cast bronze

Reference Number : PLAQUE 068