The Black Path through South Millfields (c.1905)
The Black Path is an ancient route between London markets. It ran from Hackney to Walthamstow, on the way passing Broadway Market, Columbia Road and Smithfield. The historic diagonal path was also known as the Templars' Path and the Porters' Way.
The route was reputedly the pilgrimage from London to Waltham Abbey and possibly further to Walsingham. The route also became known as the Market Hauliers Way, along which were pulled barrows and carts bringing produce from the fields to the London markets.
Today, the path is a strategic walking and cycle route connecting together a string of open spaces.
