Great markets are to be found all around the world but whether it’s food, clothing, flowers, hardware, music or books that you are after, you can probably find what you’re looking for close to home at your local market.

Queen Victoria Market Melbourne

The market is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and forms part of the wider Aboriginal cultural landscape, including nearby landmarks such as the former Elizabeth Street creek and Flagstaff Hill.

In 1874 the site began operating as a meat and produce retail market, and sheds H and I were built for use by fruit and vegetable growers. Permission was granted to take over another portion of the cemetery land under legislation in 1877, and the “Queen Victoria Market” was officially opened in March of 1878.

There are many large municipal markets including South Melbourne, Prahran and Dandenong. However, Queen Victoria Market is the largest and most intact of all Melbourn’s great 19th century markets.

The qvm.com.au website states: Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which Queen Victoria Market is located, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin, and pays respect to their Elders past and present.