Kingston marketplace has been the centre of life in the borough for many centuries. One of the oldest chartered towns and one of the few royal boroughs; Kingston has enjoyed a thriving economy since the first settlers arrived on the banks of the Thames. Built in 1840, the beautiful Market House building sits at the centre of the market square a monument to the success of this ancient and prosperous area. The building now houses the local tourist information centre and is at the heart of the oldest part of the town.
