March, The Bridge From Nene Quay 1929
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The town's name comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for frontier or border. March stood on the line between Middle Anglia and East Anglia, with trade built up on the fishing or trading based on the Fenland rivers. By medieval times, March was a thriving town with an influence way beyond its bounds. Here we see leisure activity on the river Nene. The clock tower of the Town Hall is prominent. The Town Hall opened in 1900; the architect was W T Unwin. The row of shops facing the river include that of A Crowson, 'fancy goods dealer'.
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