"It's Greatie Street, come to Anfield, and we're over the moon" It has just passed 11am and Stanley Park market is brimming with keen shoppers, eager to get their bargains. Located in the heart of one of Liverpool's most beautiful and famous parks, Stanley Park market has everything - from fresh meat and produce to clothing, craft and homeware stalls. The market is operating every Wednesday until September 4 as part of a seven-week trial - but the locals are hoping it is here to stay.
“It’s been like this since half past 8 this morning”, Paul Anthony Marrion says, from behind the socks and fashion stall he runs with John Rochford. Paul, 58, has been working in markets since he was 15. He added: “We haven't had a market like this since the Heritage market in the 80s.
This is exactly what the area needs. There's only little corner shops around here and one supermarket. The local council wanted to try a market because the area's got nothing.
We really need it here." "Normally on a Wednesday we have to travel all the way to Hull market, which is the nearest busiest market with as much variety as this” “We're desperate for it to stay open.” Further down the first row of stalls is a clothing stall selling a variety of vibrant dresses.
The owner, Shirley Brett, 50, began her stall in Garston market seven years ago. She said: “I worked at Aldi for three years. Then I thought, you know what, I'm just going to have a go.
I started in Garston and then just kept building .