13/05/2026
The next fantastic family business shortlisted for our 2026 โLegacyโ award shortlist is Herbert & Son's.
A fourth-generation family business rooted in honesty, graft, and community, Herbert & Sons is a true East End legacy.
In 1974, Herbert & Sons was formally established, and today the business is run by Marc Herbert at Globe Town Market.
What makes them unique is their commitment and longevity. Globe Town Market once had around 20 thriving stalls, now only Herbert & Sons and a single plant stall remain.
They stand as one of the last guardians of East London street trading heritage, selling fresh fruit and vegetables every week come rain or shine.
Herbert & Sons is more than a stall; it is a lifeline for many and a business that carries history, heart and legacy.
Image description: Herbert & Sons stall with wooden crates filled with apples, oranges and pears.