Traders gear up for brand new Oldham market move
Traders at Oldham's historic Tommyfield Market are preparing to move to a new market hall next to Spindles shopping centre, with the relocation expected in September. The new venue features modern design elements, partitioned stalls, and is part of a town centre redevelopment. Traders express excitement about the upgrade while urging continued support at the current location until the move is complete.
Oldham traders prepare for historic market relocation to new town centre site
Oldham’s market traders are counting down to their biggest move in decades as they prepare to relocate from the historic Tommyfield Market to a purpose-built facility next to Spindles shopping centre.
The new market hall, currently being fitted out with specialist equipment and signage ahead of its September opening, features a glass-fronted entrance leading to a mezzanine-style upper floor with wood-finish bleacher seating. Around 70 partitioned stalls of varying sizes have been created across both levels, with burnt orange matchstick tiles and perforated barriers adding contemporary design touches to the space.
The relocation marks the end of an era for Tommyfield Market, where traders have operated for decades despite ongoing issues with the building’s leaky roof. The old site will be demolished to make way for a new town centre park as part of the area’s regeneration plans.
Crossley, who has traded at Tommyfield for 37 years, surveyed his new unit with optimism: “After 37 years trading on the hill at Tommyfield Market it’s time for a new upgrade. This is my space for Crossley’s Fish. Not a great deal to see at the minute, but soon we’ll have new counters, new fridges, new freezers and it’s going to look absolutely fantastic.”
Mary Comer, who has run Mary’s bedding at the market for 48 years, urged customers to continue supporting traders at their current location until the official move: “We will be trading here until we start our new adventure. All the traders need this, so please come down to Tommyfield Market and support us until we do our big move.”
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