So very beautiful…….love the buildings … does your weather get too hot and humid…..so hot here in Mississauga/Toronto area….too hot to go for a walk. 🇨🇦🌺Lucy.
amazing changes. In the mid seventies it was all hustle and bustle with fruit and veg stalls etc. If my memory serves me well there was a camping store adjacent to entrance. My sister, myself and two friends went in there to buy everything for camping - tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, lantern ++. then off we went to a camp site in Torteval, then moved to St Sampsons.I think the campsite was call L'etoile or something similar. Those were incredibly happy times. We had not long left school and moved over to work the summer season. the hill up from the square - is it called Fountain Hill. Is the Little Threatre nearby. thank you for sharing. It really is a trip down memory lane.
Great video.So glad they kept the original architecture.I remember the stalls as they were with fresh fish,produce and flowers The Market Square has been kept to blend in with the original buildings.Hope to return in 2022
Wonderful video ! - made my day to finally see the market completed - and without the incessant drilling that used to be always going on ! Very professional walk around of the market showing the excellent features that were kept - thanks once again for this !
Hey Ross Still following your vlogs but not a lot can be said about them because you cover everything so thoroughly and perfect in every detail, but this one about the market rekindles some great memories, I understand that things have to move on but my memories of the market are stilled in my mind and remembering what it was like with all the different stalls all bantering for business trying to sell the same types of products be it fruit and veg, meats, fish but they were all busy Ross because they all had there regular customers who would be loyal and on a first name basis, those were the days when you could smell the produce as you walked through the halls, and at Christmas was amazing with the smell of freshly cut trees ,crabs and lobsters cooking but like I said things have to move forward in life and as sad as it is I understand. Great vlog Ross how about one to saints bay harbour and also the kiosk John
I've never seen the market before, but it looks wonderful. They appear to have done a lovely job of renovating while keeping all the best architectural features.
Good to see the market finished and I would love to spend time in the Weigh In place...probably too much time! I recall going into the Co op for a few things when I visited but can't remember a Post Office. A good video all round and especially for anyone visiting or thinking of self catering for their stay on Guernsey, always handy to know of places such as the weigh in as you can buy smaller amounts of items you might want for your stay.
When we first went to Guernsey back in the early 80's there was also an outdoors market with stalls there. I remember my wife buying a Guernsey and I brought a book from a stall about the occupation and had it signed by the author. Annoyingly I can't find the book but think it was One man's war by Frank Stroobant.
Very cool Ross, thanks!So nice to look around the ol Market. Also.. Wondering if you could possibly do a cafe hop of [specialty] coffee shops i.e. not ‘Lavazza cafes’ but real up and coming specialty coffee shops like Taylor’s etc? Wondering what the real Coffee Scene is like there (compared to Cargo, and Dandy in Ja-hersee.)
I remember well the old market, that was really unique! Then when they changed it there was only the coop and some shops - that was kind of boring, we couldn't really see a sense in that change. But now with those bars etc it looks much more like the "old one" , that's better! Will visit for sure - well, as soon as they let us.....!
Hi Ross, Love your footage of Les Halles. In Leicester, we have New Market Place, though larger in area has the same feeling, also had the same smell, the new fish market is on the perimeter. Feel emotional every time I walk across it. The one in Leicester is used for Christmas markets and for film shows in better times. A blank wall has been built for that purpose, hardly been used, so far. Our square is on the site of a particularly ugly seventies red brick monolith which housed the fish and meat markets plus other goods. Site looks much better without it. Present arrangements much better. Will return when we can, can't wait!!
@@livinginguernsey use to work for a construction company can't remember the name of it anymore it was run by some Welsh guy. Just did general labouring and stuff.
Hello, Interestingly Land of Green Ginger is moving to the old HMV Unit. Apparently it's cause their lease in Le Pollet is ending Keep up the good videos!
Re The Guernsey weigh the peanut butter machine is a very good idea but the Manager should be aware of keeping the nozzle clean at all times , being summer you cannot rule out the flies in the are it would only take 1 or 2 flies to contaminate peanut butter what's left on the nozzle and then a customer could become ill. Not wanted at this time. Perhaps Ross next time you are there you could mention it to the Manager . Otherwise great video x
I miss the fresh fish and butchers this is more like a mall than a market loved the old one
Market building has changed. They use to sell freshly caught seafood there.
Yes it’s changed a lot 🙏🇬🇬👍
@@livinginguernsey I used to walk to town from PEH using that route. I miss Guernsey
So very beautiful…….love the buildings … does your weather get too hot and humid…..so hot here in Mississauga/Toronto area….too hot to go for a walk. 🇨🇦🌺Lucy.
Hi, no the weather doesn’t get very humid here in guernsey. We have similar wether to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
amazing changes. In the mid seventies it was all hustle and bustle with fruit and veg stalls etc. If my memory serves me well there was a camping store adjacent to entrance. My sister, myself and two friends went in there to buy everything for camping - tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, lantern ++. then off we went to a camp site in Torteval, then moved to St Sampsons.I think the campsite was call L'etoile or something similar. Those were incredibly happy times. We had not long left school and moved over to work the summer season. the hill up from the square - is it called Fountain Hill. Is the Little Threatre nearby. thank you for sharing. It really is a trip down memory lane.
Loved reading your memories, thanks. There is a road by called fountain street which maybe the one you mean.
I vaguely remember the old market in 1970. i have to say what a lovely transformation that has been done. Another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video.So glad they kept the original architecture.I remember the stalls as they were with fresh fish,produce and flowers
The Market Square has been kept to blend in with the original buildings.Hope to return in 2022
Thanks Adrian, hope you can visit soon🇬🇬
Wonderful video ! - made my day to finally see the market completed - and without the incessant drilling that used to be always going on ! Very professional walk around of the market showing the excellent features that were kept - thanks once again for this !
Thanks John. I enjoyed walking round the market filming the vlog.
Ross
Hey Ross
Still following your vlogs but not a lot can be said about them because you cover everything so thoroughly and perfect in every detail, but this one about the market rekindles some great memories,
I understand that things have to move on but my memories of the market are stilled in my mind and remembering what it was like with all the different stalls all bantering for business trying to sell the same types of products be it fruit and veg, meats, fish but they were all busy Ross because they all had there regular customers who would be loyal and on a first name basis, those were the days when you could smell the produce as you walked through the halls, and at Christmas was amazing with the smell of freshly cut trees ,crabs and lobsters cooking but like I said things have to move forward in life and as sad as it is I understand.
Great vlog Ross how about one to saints bay harbour and also the kiosk
John
Hi, the old market sounds like it was really nice. Yes I’m doing a saints bay vid soon.☀️
John, couldnt agree more - on everything: the old market (fish was my favouurite!) and Ross´vids. Very well said!
Brilliant vlog loved it cant wait to visit
Thanks Anne
I've never seen the market before, but it looks wonderful. They appear to have done a lovely job of renovating while keeping all the best architectural features.
Hi, yes it has been renovated well🇬🇬
Good to see the market finished and I would love to spend time in the Weigh In place...probably too much time! I recall going into the Co op for a few things when I visited but can't remember a Post Office. A good video all round and especially for anyone visiting or thinking of self catering for their stay on Guernsey, always handy to know of places such as the weigh in as you can buy smaller amounts of items you might want for your stay.
Thanks Susan - yes a great place to get some food and post some parcels at the same time👍
When we first went to Guernsey back in the early 80's there was also an outdoors market with stalls there. I remember my wife buying a Guernsey and I brought a book from a stall about the occupation and had it signed by the author. Annoyingly I can't find the book but think it was One man's war by Frank Stroobant.
Hi, yes that book rings a bell. They still have stalls out side in the market square on certain occasions which is really nice to see.
Very cool Ross, thanks!So nice to look around the ol Market. Also.. Wondering if you could possibly do a cafe hop of [specialty] coffee shops i.e. not ‘Lavazza cafes’ but real up and coming specialty coffee shops like Taylor’s etc? Wondering what the real Coffee Scene is like there (compared to Cargo, and Dandy in Ja-hersee.)
Hi, that’s a great idea - I will do some cafe videos soon. Thanks
I remember well the old market, that was really unique! Then when they changed it there was only the coop and some shops - that was kind of boring, we couldn't really see a sense in that change. But now with those bars etc it looks much more like the "old one" , that's better! Will visit for sure - well, as soon as they let us.....!
Thanks Claudia - hope you can visit soon🇬🇬
@@livinginguernsey keep you posted!😁
Didn't know this was there, definitely have a look round in September
Glad I could help John👍
Hi Ross,
Love your footage of Les Halles. In Leicester, we have New Market Place, though larger in area has the same feeling, also had the same smell, the new fish market is on the perimeter. Feel emotional every time I walk across it. The one in Leicester is used for Christmas markets and for film shows in better times. A blank wall has been built for that purpose, hardly been used, so far.
Our square is on the site of a particularly ugly seventies red brick monolith which housed the fish and meat markets plus other goods. Site looks much better without it. Present arrangements much better.
Will return when we can, can't wait!!
That’s really interesting Rosie. Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️
Use to work there during renovation. I think I was like 17-18 years old then and now I am 33. Time does go fast...
That’s interesting- what did you do for work?
@@livinginguernsey use to work for a construction company can't remember the name of it anymore it was run by some Welsh guy. Just did general labouring and stuff.
Ok cool - well the Market building is still standing so you did a good job🤣👍
Hi Ross, Blimey how much the market has changed remember when they use to sell Meat, fresh Fish and Shell Fish and fresh Flowers to be sent home.
Hi Paul, yes it’s changed a lot. At least they keep some of the original ceiling 🇬🇬
Hello, Interestingly Land of Green Ginger is moving to the old HMV Unit.
Apparently it's cause their lease in Le Pollet is ending
Keep up the good videos!
Ah I didn’t know that. Thanks 🙏
Re The Guernsey weigh the peanut butter machine is a very good idea but the Manager should be aware of keeping the nozzle clean at all times , being summer you cannot rule out the flies in the are it would only take 1 or 2 flies to contaminate peanut butter what's left on the nozzle and then a customer could become ill. Not wanted at this time. Perhaps Ross next time you are there you could mention it to the Manager . Otherwise great video x
Hi, that’s a very good point about the peanut butter nozzle, I will mention it next time I’m in
Thanks Ross
what music is in this video
yeeh i been wondering where to get this very good non copy righted music from i been looking for it for a long time i cant find it still
Ummm...so where can you buy your fresh fish from nowadays?
Very good point Hedley 🤣☀️🇬🇬
@@livinginguernsey there used to be a fish retailer in the old abattoir on elizabeth pier....another victim of island life?