Lea Market
لی مارکیٹ | |
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Country | Pakistan |
Province | Sindh |
City | Karachi |
Founded | 1927 |
Named for | Mesham Lea |
Lea Market ( Urdu: لی مارکیٹ) is a marketplace located in Karachi, Pakistan. It is named after a British engineer, Measham Lea, for his contributions in the development of the city. [1] [2]
The vendors in the market sell dairy products, fish, meat, and vegetables. [3] There is also an old clock tower at the market. [4]
The marketplace was built in 1927 and was named after a British engineer, Mesham Lea. [3] It was once a major trading hub of the city. [3]
Originally, the market consisted of three two-storey buildings. An additional building was added later to accommodate meat sellers during the rule of Ayub Khan. [3]
Lea Market
لی مارکیٹ | |
---|---|
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Sindh |
City | Karachi |
Founded | 1927 |
Named for | Mesham Lea |
Lea Market ( Urdu: لی مارکیٹ) is a marketplace located in Karachi, Pakistan. It is named after a British engineer, Measham Lea, for his contributions in the development of the city. [1] [2]
The vendors in the market sell dairy products, fish, meat, and vegetables. [3] There is also an old clock tower at the market. [4]
The marketplace was built in 1927 and was named after a British engineer, Mesham Lea. [3] It was once a major trading hub of the city. [3]
Originally, the market consisted of three two-storey buildings. An additional building was added later to accommodate meat sellers during the rule of Ayub Khan. [3]