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The town was mostly destroyed by the Saxons; the Normans built a large abbey which prospered until the dissolution, but growth continued as a market, particularly in the wool trade.

Just opposite the post office was the site of the flag market, where annually were held the apple market and the pot fair.

Here we see the Market Place from the Guildhall. The number of parked cars is perhaps an indication of the traffic problems to come in later years.

The market appears light and airy, and there seems to be plenty of space around the stalls.

This view shows the west front of the Cathedral, with a tram crossing the Market Place in front. Note the shutters covering the windows of Burlingham's watchmakers and jewellers.

Originally built in 1760 as a market house, the courthouse, which stands in the centre of the square, was enlarged in 1810.

Perhaps it is the time of one of the annual fairs, rather than an ordinary market day, as stalls can be seen on both sides of Trinity Church Square.

Next to the water pump was the old bullring, part of the huge market that took place here until the 1795 turnpike bypassed Askrigg on its way to Hawes. The market cross dates from 1851.

Overlooking the Market Place, the church has fallen into a badly neglected state. The fabric of the building needs urgent repair.

The Market Place is pedestrianised, and there is a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lloyds Bank is still on the far left.

Market day was held on Saturdays, and half day closing was on Wednesdays.

This shows a bury day at the market, note the people to the front of the crowd are posing for the photographer.

The Market is still very much a part of modern life, and fulfils its prime function on six days of every week.

On market days the favourite places for a tipple were the Wheatsheaf, the Talbot and the King's Arms.

Attractive late 18th and early 19th century buildings can be found around Market Square. Dominating the skyline is the 15th century tower of the church of St Peter and St Paul.

Further down, into High Street, most buildings survive, with the attractively treed former cattle market on the left, whose trees were originally planted in 1887 as an avenue to the Hospital

The spacious market-place was established by 1130, but the present timber-framed 'cross' building dates from 1617. It replaced the original after yet another Norfolk fire gutted the town centre.

The half-timbered Old Market Hall was constructed in the early 1600s, and is unique in that it is the only such hall in Wales still standing on its original position.

In addition to the difficulty of travelling over bad roads in the 18th and 19th centuries, murderers and thieves abounded, and farmers coming home from market would travel together for protection

Lights were also blazing at the Theatre Royal in Market Street and at the Empire cinema in the Cattle Market.

This shows the view looking along Reading Road, past the current Post Office and the Shell petrol pump, to the junction with Friday Street and into Duke Street as it heads towards the Market Place.

The castle (right) dominates the centre of this large market town at the entrance to Swaledale.

Inside the market, stalls were laid out in regular rows, with clothing, material and footwear stalls to the middle and foodstuffs to the outside.

Burgage Street, once the main street of Prestbury, is thought to be where the annual fair and the weekly market were held - they originated from a charter granted in the 13th century.