This is the western market. It was built in 1906 and was a food market until 1990 when it was declared a historical monument. It was then converted into a 'centre of traditional traders and arts and crafts' in 1991. At the moment it is the oldest market building surviving in Hong Kong. It is in the Edwardian style that was popular in England from 1901 to 1918. It was originally the north block of the western market. The south block of the western market was built in 1844 and was bigger and less compact than the current western market. It was demolished in 1980 and was replaced by the Sheung Wan Complex in 1981. It is a beautiful building interesting past.