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Markets are the backbone of the United Kingdom. They spring up all across the week, selling a range of goods; from the fresh and tasty produce that can be reaped from farmers market; to the 'one man's junk is another man's treasure' of the weekend clothes market; wholesale and bulk markets for retailers outsize quaint little village markets catered to locals. Britain loves a good market - so much so that we have even invented fictional ones.

Below are listed some of our most famous:

Walford Market - Based in fictional Walford, where our favourite Eastenders reside, Walford market is the central part to the daily goings on in Albert Square. Mainly selling tat and clothes, the market has been in existence since the first 1985 episode; with some of its most well-liked characters running stalls there. From Pete Beale's fruit and veg operation to Mo's junky clothes stand.

Goblin Market - As depicted by Christina Rossetti in her 19th century poem of the same name. Goblin Market is the place of sprites and fairies. Selling delicious fruits in abundance, forbidden to humans, cries of traders from the market attracts two sisters who find themselves in terrible trouble after sampling the delicious forbidden fruits. Rossetti really conjures the look and smell of this nocturnal market in her wonderful poem.

Albion Market- Albion market was the name and location of a short-lived soap in the 1980's. It centred on a market in Salford, Greater Manchester and was intended as an add-on to the ever popular Coronation Street. Launched in the same year as Eastenders, TV producers were confident that its link to Coronation Street would ensure that it did well; unfortunately they were wrong, after just 100 episodes Albion Market closed forever.

Del Boy - Despite the fact that Del Boy is not a market and Sheppard's Bush market where he allegedly illegally trades is certainly a living breathing market, Del Boy deserves a mention. The stereotype of a cockney market trader, he can wheel and deal anything, and his inclusion in the legendary British comedy 'Only Fools and Horses' is said to have made the show, and British comedy. Played by David Jason to comic precision, writer John Sullivan based the character on the unlicensed traders who sold goods from suitcases, and had always fascinated him at the local market.

Diagon Alley, Harry Potter - Leadenhall Market in London is the real life location of the alleyways of magic shops and hostelries made famous in Harry Potter. Although it is a series of shops in jumbled buildings, the customers, layout and bartering of Diagon Alley give it more of a market feel. Famous magic stores and businesses in the alley include: Eeylops Owl Emporium, Flourish and Bolts Magic book Shop, Gringotts Wizarding Bank, Madam Malkin's Robes, Potage's Cauldron Supplies and a number of small stall selling everything from magic sweets, to spell inclusions. Diagon Alley is invisible to Muggles, and can be reached through the Leaky Cauldron, an alehouse somewhere along Charing Cross Road between a bookshop and a record store - I'm still looking!

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Woodland Trust Launches Annual Christmas Card Recycling Scheme

If everyone in the UK recycles just one Christmas card with the Woodland Trust This Year, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity will be able to plant 15,000 trees.

So imagine how many trees the charity could plant if everyone recycles all their cards in the special bins at WHSmith, Tesco, TK Maxx and Marks & Spencer, stores, throughout January. The cards are recycled which generates money, which the Woodland Trust uses to create new woods in the UK.

Samia Smith from Coronation Street launches Christmas card recycling scheme

Samia Smith, who plays Maria Connor in Coronation Street

“Over one billion Christmas cards will be sent this year, which is a huge amount! If everyone recycled just one card it would help the Woodland Trust plant 15,000 trees, so remember to support the Woodland Trust Christmas Card Recycling Scheme and take your cards to WHSmith, Tesco, TK Maxx or Marks and Spencer stores to be recycled. Log onto www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/cards for more information.”

The public’s efforts last year helped collect 73.6 million cards, bringing the Christmas Card eco friendly Recycling Scheme’s 12 year total to 600 million cards recycled. This has enabled the Woodland Trust to plant 141,000 trees, save 12,000 tonnes of paper from going to landfill, and stop 16,000 tonnes of CO2 from going into the atmosphere – the equivalent of taking more than 5,0002, cars off the road for a year.

The UK is one of the least wooded countries in Europe with only 12% woodland compared to 44% on the continent.

Of this only 4% is wildlife friendly broadleaf woodland where some of the country’s most endangered species live. The Woodland Trust’s primary aim is to double this native woodland and increase these vital habitats.

Sue Holden, chief executive of the Woodland Trust, said:

“A world without trees would be a pretty desolate place. By recycling just one card each this year at WHSmith, Tesco, TK Maxx and Marks & Spencer stores throughout January, you can help us plant thousands of trees and move one step closer to achieving our vision of doubling native woodland in the UK.

“I would like to ask as many people as possible to recycle their Christmas cards with the Woodland Trust, as the more woodland you help us plant, the more vital habitats we can create where endangered species such as dormice, red squirrels and the magnificent Red Kite can thrive. Woodlands are also beautiful outdoor playgrounds, enjoyed by people of all ages throughout their lives.”

The Woodland Trust was established in 1972 and now owns more than 1,000 woods throughout the UK, which are open free for all to enjoy.
Visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/cards for further information.

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