Gallery: La Grande Braderie de Lille

This massive antiques, flea and bric-a-brac street market in Lille, France, is a tradition going back to medieval times. It lasts for 48 hours and is an annual event. Two million people will attend.
  
  


La Grande Braderie de Lille.
La Grande Braderie de Lille took place over the weekend of Sept 1-2. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
A man inspecting glasses for sale in the British Quarter. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
Glass decanters for sale. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
A couple discuss a possible purchase. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
A pair of buskers. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
Jewellery and knick-knacks for sale in the Britsh Quarter, a popular area with French bargain hunters. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
A stall full of bottle stoppers. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
People looking at jewellery and knick-knacks in the British Quarter. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
A second-hand book stall. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
Children selling off their old toys. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
La Grande Braderie de Lille.
Traders take a coffee break. Photograph: Linda Nylind/Freelance
 

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