Traders vocally advertising their products added to that vibrancy as people bustled through the stalls. These photos show much-loved Abingdon Street Market, many people will have memories of the red fronted building, the stalls and those who ran them. Open air Bonny Street Market is also pictured, as well as others.
7. Market days
Refreshments in the light and airy bistro at Victoria Centre, 1989 Photo: National World
9. Market days
A busy scene at Abingdon Street Market in 1991. Doreen's Discount is there Photo: National World
10. Market days
One of the traders at Abingdon Street market in 1991. Was he one of the butchers? Photo: National World
11. Market days
Abingdon Street market had a flavour of Chinatown thanks to the Danema stall set up by Paul and Alice Woods and partner Roger Hulme. Pic shows Alice with a dragon - the symbol in 1989 Photo: Rob Lock
12. Market days
Racks of clothing at the outdoor market in Adelaide Street, 1992 Photo: National World