The distinction between the superlatives of a place being the largest or the longest may seem a bit pedantic. But in cases like that of Walthamstow Market, it is still an important one. While the largest outdoor market in Europe might be The Hague’s Haagse Mart, Walthamstow Market takes great pride in its title as possibly the longest. While often said to occupy a mile of this neighborhood’s High Street, its actual length is in fact closer to a kilometer (0.62 miles). Walthamstow itself has been around since the 11th…
