Paddy’s Markets during 2024 redevelopment, Haymarket, New South Wales, photographs by Bruce York and Joy Mei En Lai for the State Library of New South Wales

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30 August 2024

Graphic Materials, Photographs

9683032

58 photographs - digital, TIFF, colour

57 digital photographs documenting Paddy’s Markets stalls, stallholders, customers and environs during normal trade amid the 2024 redevelopment by Sydney Markets. Also includes a floor plan with future Doltone House tenants.

Item 01: A light rail tram bound for Dulwich Hill leaves from the Paddy's Markets stop, corner of Hay Street and Quay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 02: The main entrance to Paddy's Markets Haymarket, on the corner of Thomas Street and Ultimo Road, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 03: The main entrance to Paddy's Markets Haymarket, on the corner of Thomas Street and Ultimo Road, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 04: Pedestrians flock outside Paddy's Markets on the corner of Thomas Street and Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 05: Retail Team Leader Sam Marturano and co-worker Mario Grimaldi standing outside a Paddy's Markets entrance on Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 06: A Central bound light rail tram passes Paddy's Markets on Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 07: Commuters wait for the Central bound light rail tram at the Paddy's Markets stop on Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 08: The northern exterior of Paddy's Markets looking east along Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 09: Shoppers congregate outside a Paddy's Markets entrance on Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 10: A Paddy's Markets wall mural in the area being renovated to become a food and beverage and events precinct leased to the Doltone House Hospitality Group, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 11: A Paddy's Markets wall mural in the area being renovated to become a food and beverage and events precinct leased to the Doltone House Hospitality Group, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 12: Renovations underway in the area previously occupied by Paddy's Markets, now destined to become a food and beverage and events precinct leased to the Doltone House Hospitality Group, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 13: Inside the main entrance to Paddy's Markets Haymarket and Market City Shopping Centre, corner of Thomas Street and Ultimo Road, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 14: Trading hours for the fresh seafood market inside Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 15: The Quay Street entrance to the fresh seafood market at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 16: Inside the fresh seafood market at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 17: The entrance to the fresh seafood market inside Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 18: Looking down to the fruit and vegetable hall at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 19: The Tender & Fresh Meat butcher at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 20: Butchers preparing pork for sale at Tender & Fresh Meat, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 21: Signage in the busy fruit and vegetable hall, taken from the stairs at the Thomas Street entrance, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 22: Mouhamad Allazze, brother of Mustafa, promoting their fresh produce at Mustafa Allazze's Fruits and Vegetables stand, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 23: A view of the busy fruit and vegetable hall, taken from the stairs at the Thomas Street entrance, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 24: Good prices for Asian greens, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 25: Fruit and mushrooms on special in the fruit and vegetable hall, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 26: Customers examine produce in the fruit and vegetable hall, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 27: Inside the main entrance, boxes of fresh green produce sell out of Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 28: Service with a smile in the fruit and vegetable hall, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 29: Alan Mon restocks fruit and vegetables at the back while his wife sells produce at the front of their stand in the fruit and vegetable area, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 30: This fruit and vegetable stand sees busy trade at Paddy's Market, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 31: Sydney Uggs is a family business that has been trading at Paddy's Markets for more than 30 years. It is now run by Sam who took over from his father, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 32: Salvatore (Sam) Famularo, the owner of Sydney Uggs, has been trading at Paddy's Markets for more than 30 years, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 33: Dress up or dress down, this stall at Paddy's Markets is an Aladdin's cave of party wear, whatever your tastes, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 34: Glamourous and glitzy costumes take over this corner of Paddy's Market, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 35: A customer takes a selfie whilst receiving an inexpensive massage at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 36: Thomas Chan's family has been trading at Paddy's Markets since 1995, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 37: Take home your favourite Aussie mascot on a souvenir from Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 38: Alp Berber at his homewares, bathroom fittings and accessories stand. Alp has been selling handmade soaps and products at Paddy's Markets since 1987, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 39: This stall at Paddy's Markets is a treasure chest of hair adornments, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 40: Customers contemplate green and gold jerseys at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 41: Socks and stockings make up most of Kyu Sung Le's stand. He has been trading at Paddy's Markets since 1992, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 42: Sam Safrglani's Nuts City stall specialises in a wide variety of nuts and dried goods. He has been trading at Paddy's since 1989, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 43: People peruse pop culture prints at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 44: Dr Mobile at Paddy's Markets for all your phone accessories and repairs, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 45: This stall specialising in Asian dress has traded at Paddy's Markets for more than 20 years, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 46: Refreshments, sweet treats and coffee fuel customers and staff from this Paddy's Markets food truck, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 47: Ling guides her customer through their decision: which wig?, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 48: A happy customer chooses two wigs from an extensive range, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 49: Choosing the right souvenir sweatshirt is serious business, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 50: The barbershop is one of the only enclosed stalls at Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 51: Mac’s Leather House trades under the name Anthony McDonough. The business sells a variety of leather goods, including wallets, bags and Australian made belts. He has been trading at Paddy's Markets since 1991, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 52: The owner David Cen outside his David's Souvenirs stand, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 53: A bustling corner at Sydney Souvenirs, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 54: Reassuring signage; despite ongoing construction work Paddy's Markets trades as usual, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 55: A customer relaxes with a massage treatment amongst the busy Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 56: An exchange of cash at a stand selling branded shirts and sweatshirts, Paddy's Markets, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Bruce York

Item 57: Passengers wait for an afternoon light rail tram at the Paddy's Market stop on Hay Street, 30 August 2024 / photograph by Joy Mei En Lai

Item 58: Floor plan of standholders at Paddy’s Markets Haymarket. The future Doltone House tenancy is marked out in red. Supplied by Paddy's Markets, 2024

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: State Library of New South Wales
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

The Paddy’s Markets site is being redesigned by Sydney Markets Limited after the organisation successfully won a battle in the NSW Supreme Court with stallholders. They plan to redevelop the site into an upmarket food and beverage precinct, with existing stallholders relocating internally.

Paddy’s Markets has historically offered affordable goods including clothing, jewellery, beauty products, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, and gadgets. The fresh food precinct supplies fruit and vegetables, including produce that is difficult to find in mainstream supermarkets, fresh seafood, and a butcher. Many locals have been purchasing reasonably priced goods and produce from Paddy’s for decades.

References:
Meletic, Branko. “After legal battle, iconic Paddy’s Markets set for major makeover into mega food precinct”. Architecture & Design. Accessed 15 November 2024.
https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/iconic-paddy-s-markets-set-for-major-makeover
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