What were my expectations of the Market and what happened?
My expectations of Leeds City Market was a busy and noisy location. During my visit, I walked around the market, took photos, made sketches and listening to conversations and watching the market sellers shout and sell. I listened to the general sounds of the market and smelt the air. I enjoyed watching the quieter moments of the market such as a person looking for the right apple to buy.
Details of Research?
I really enjoyed walking around the market and seeing all of the colours and patterns, this is my favourite thing that I am taking away from my experience there. I personally love colour and particularly the fruit and veg stalls really stood out for me.
People/Interviews/Quotes?
I listened to the market stall holders shouting their deals and selling their goods across the market. I found this experience interesting as I began to think about if this shouting actually helps sells their goods or in some ways, puts people off.
A few of my favourite shouts were:
"THE BEST DEALS IN LEEDS!"
"DON'T BE SHY!"
"YOU WON'T GET THIS CHEAP ANYWHERE ELSE!"
"THE BEST FRUIT AND VEG YOU EVER TASTED LADIES AND GENTS!"
"TWO PINEAPPLES 50P"
How did I feel?
I felt almost vulnerable whilst at the market, everyone seemed to be there for a specific reason, rushing around for the best deals, it's so noisy in there yet almost quiet at the same time, it feels echoey and if you're not there looking for an item its almost as if you're floating around aimlessly. I did enjoy the experience but it was almost surreal in a way. I was focussed on trying to get photos to reflect how I felt at the market and I kept getting the odd person shouting 'TAKE A PHOTO OF ME!' which would concerned me slightly..!
Historical/Factual
The largest indoor market in Europe.
100,000 visitors each week
used as an air raid during war
indoor fire in 1975
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