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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

..anyone been? And how was it?

I'm venturing up there sometime this week. Wondering what kind of weird and wonderful stuff i can find.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I know 2 things about Billingates fish market. It featured in an episode of Blackadder and it was dispersed at the start of the War in case it was bombed and so various areas of the South had an influx of swearing, before it returned.

Also Mickey Flanagan had a start there, so that is 3 things. I'm not sure this has been helpful, but I've tried

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

You have to get there early and if you don't know what you want then take a chance and try what is available.

Take a cool bag and then go and have breakfast or pop to the Canary Wharf Waitrose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I know 2 things about Billingates fish market. It featured in an episode of Blackadder and it was dispersed at the start of the War in case it was bombed and so various areas of the South had an influx of swearing, before it returned.

Also Mickey Flanagan had a start there, so that is 3 things. I'm not sure this has been helpful, but I've tried "

I've been once when I was 17 or so. All sorts of weird and wonderful things there. Great stuff. I went on an artic from the north of Scotland and the idea was just to see the place.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts


"I know 2 things about Billingates fish market. It featured in an episode of Blackadder and it was dispersed at the start of the War in case it was bombed and so various areas of the South had an influx of swearing, before it returned.

Also Mickey Flanagan had a start there, so that is 3 things. I'm not sure this has been helpful, but I've tried "

Joey Essex used to work there too, family tradition apparently

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Oooh. Now, i'm excited.

...and Micky Flanagan is a funny bugger.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Oooh. Now, i'm excited.

...and Micky Flanagan is a funny bugger.

"

You know they won't be there, don't you?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oooh. Now, i'm excited.

...and Micky Flanagan is a funny bugger.

You know they won't be there, don't you?

"

I do, cheeky!

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Hiya, my friend went last week, got heap loads of fresh king prawns and smoked salmon.... Very cheep! Worth the trip she said ... Get there early and take a big bag as other posters have said

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hiya, my friend went last week, got heap loads of fresh king prawns and smoked salmon.... Very cheep! Worth the trip she said ... Get there early and take a big bag as other posters have said "

I've heard smoked salmon smells, so i'm not buying that lol. Although i do love salmon and king prawns mmmm chuck in a bit of mussels in there and maybe even a shark. God yeah!

...can i borrow your friend's bag? I don't want fish in my rucksack lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hiya, my friend went last week, got heap loads of fresh king prawns and smoked salmon.... Very cheep! Worth the trip she said ... Get there early and take a big bag as other posters have said

I've heard smoked salmon smells, so i'm not buying that lol. Although i do love salmon and king prawns mmmm chuck in a bit of mussels in there and maybe even a shark. God yeah!

...can i borrow your friend's bag? I don't want fish in my rucksack lol"

I'm fairly certain that Billingsgate sells nothing but fish/seafood. Are you sure you're going to the right market?!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Hiya, my friend went last week, got heap loads of fresh king prawns and smoked salmon.... Very cheep! Worth the trip she said ... Get there early and take a big bag as other posters have said

I've heard smoked salmon smells, so i'm not buying that lol. Although i do love salmon and king prawns mmmm chuck in a bit of mussels in there and maybe even a shark. God yeah!

...can i borrow your friend's bag? I don't want fish in my rucksack lol"

Shark is very meaty - I haven't had it for years. Go for something you have never tried before.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hiya, my friend went last week, got heap loads of fresh king prawns and smoked salmon.... Very cheep! Worth the trip she said ... Get there early and take a big bag as other posters have said

I've heard smoked salmon smells, so i'm not buying that lol. Although i do love salmon and king prawns mmmm chuck in a bit of mussels in there and maybe even a shark. God yeah!

...can i borrow your friend's bag? I don't want fish in my rucksack lol

Shark is very meaty - I haven't had it for years. Go for something you have never tried before.

"

Not tried shark yet. So, going to see what they have..and go for it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?"

A tip for the Future, Try the Fish shop in the old Romford Market Arcade late on a Saturday, you can get some weird Bargains as they like to get the Freezers empty for fresh Delivery

Gary

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?"

The lobsters may disagree

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire


"

I've heard smoked salmon smells, "

Erm.......have you never had smoked salmon ?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?"

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?"

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

I've heard smoked salmon smells,

Erm.......have you never had smoked salmon ?"

Nope. Never had it..

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

"

You may fall foul of the no animals rule.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"

I've heard smoked salmon smells,

Erm.......have you never had smoked salmon ?

Nope. Never had it.."

It's a third off at Waitrose. Get a mild one to start with, just a squeeze of lemon and a dash of black pepper and you will wonder why you have been bothering with chicken for so long.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

You may fall foul of the no animals rule."

Oh yeah, there is that as well. The little ones took some nice pics as well.

...next time, i need to get salmon. I love salmon. Got no space in the fridge.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

I've heard smoked salmon smells,

Erm.......have you never had smoked salmon ?

Nope. Never had it..

It's a third off at Waitrose. Get a mild one to start with, just a squeeze of lemon and a dash of black pepper and you will wonder why you have been bothering with chicken for so long."

....nothing beats chicken Lickety. Chicken is gorge!! I'm craving some now lol

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

You may fall foul of the no animals rule.

Oh yeah, there is that as well. The little ones took some nice pics as well.

...next time, i need to get salmon. I love salmon. Got no space in the fridge.

"

It's a flat, thin packet. Get out there and get some have as you have so many fishy delights.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

You may fall foul of the no animals rule.

Oh yeah, there is that as well. The little ones took some nice pics as well.

...next time, i need to get salmon. I love salmon. Got no space in the fridge.

It's a flat, thin packet. Get out there and get some have as you have so many fishy delights."

...not the one i saw, was nearly as big as me

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

You may fall foul of the no animals rule.

Oh yeah, there is that as well. The little ones took some nice pics as well.

...next time, i need to get salmon. I love salmon. Got no space in the fridge.

It's a flat, thin packet. Get out there and get some have as you have so many fishy delights.

...not the one i saw, was nearly as big as me

"

Don't buy a whole salmon just for you. Smoked salmon, in a small packet of four slices is enough for getting the taste. Use your discount.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

You may fall foul of the no animals rule.

Oh yeah, there is that as well. The little ones took some nice pics as well.

...next time, i need to get salmon. I love salmon. Got no space in the fridge.

It's a flat, thin packet. Get out there and get some have as you have so many fishy delights.

...not the one i saw, was nearly as big as me

Don't buy a whole salmon just for you. Smoked salmon, in a small packet of four slices is enough for getting the taste. Use your discount."

We should just go Waitrose, me and you. You can find me the right salmon and i'd try and find those biscuits for you.

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

"

crocodile was it?? Lol

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

crocodile was it?? Lol "

I've had crocodile - I quite liked it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a BIG sea food and fish lover don't eat a lot of meat so I love all fish and make currys and things from monkfish its a weird looking fish but eats very well xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Three lobsters - 30 quid. Not bad?

Are they a good size? What else did you get?

Got this really long fish with a long mouth and sharp teeth...not sure what you call it. Got a box of prawns too.

Will upload some pics somehow. By the time i got there, it started to get empty.

crocodile was it?? Lol

I've had crocodile - I quite liked it.

"

...that's on my list now. My favourite is camel so far. Not that camel is seafood lol

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