Billingsgate Fish Market Quiz

Where is Billingsgate Market located?

• London, Canary Wharf

• London, Camden

• Southend on Sea

• Essex

Why is it a difficult time for fish markets?

• Dwindling fish stock

• Rise of supermarkets

• Deep recession

• All of the answers

Who's one of the most successful merchants at Billingsgate?

• Steven Bartlett

• Rodger Barton

• Garry Chapman

• Maggie Barton

How long has Rodger Barton worked at Billingsgate?

• 21 years

• 20 years

• 51 years

• 5 years

What month is it in the VT?

• January

• November

• April

• August

How long has Jeff worked as a fish porter?

• 18 years

• 12 years

• 8 years

• 7 years

How much fish gets brought at Billingsgate every year?

• 1,000,000 tonnes

• 43,000 fish

• 25,000 tonnes

• 25,000 kg

When was the 'Fellowship of Porters' formed?

• Between 2012 and 2022

• Between 1600 and 1743

• Between 1479 and 1584

• Between 1579 and 1584

When were the bi-laws made?

• 1878

• 1991

• 2023

• 2012

What is the fish stored in?

• Vacuum Pack Bags

• Wooden boxes

• Polystyrene boxes with ice

• Loose