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This view, looking into the High Street from the market square, is distinguished by the crocketted and slender medieval Market Cross - a reminder of Irthlingborough's 11th-century market town origins.

Old rough-stone cottages line the street which leads up to the market place. Just visible is Garstang's market cross, a Tuscan column topped by a stone orb that was erected in 1754.

This is almost the same view as No 23761, but the Market Place is now deserted save for a solitary policeman speaking to a citizen.

It looks quiet here now, but once the market at Leominster was so successful that the cities of Hereford and Worcester were jealous of its success.

It looks quiet here now, but once the market at Leominster was so successful that the cities of Hereford and Worcester were jealous of its success.

It looks quiet here now, but once the market at Leominster was so successful that the cities of Hereford and Worcester were jealous of its success.

Built in 1561 in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the half-timbered Barley Mow Inn is the one constant factor in Warrington's old Market Place.

Halifax's red brick market was constructed in the 1890s. Inside there was space for 43 shops and over 100 stalls. In addition, a fish market offered sixteen choice counters.

Alford is a most attractive small market town on the eastern edge of The Wolds, noted for its thatched Manor House in West Street, a 16th-century hall house with crosswings, all encased in brick in 1661

Tyrley (pronounced Turley) Locks consists of a flight of five locks south of Market Drayton. Along with coal, the main products that were shipped along this canal were cheese and milk.

The original Market Hall clock was presented by Mr Charles Morley.

Built on a hill, Downham Market has extensive views over the River Ouse and the fens.

During the 18th century it was known as Old Market Street and was the site of Arundel's market, which is one of the most ancient privileges of the Borough.

East of Lincoln, Wragby is a market town on the Horncastle and Skegness road which is very busy at weekends and in summer.

King Henry III granted Ringwood a market charter in 1226.

It was granted a market charter in 1230 and is focused around its market place, seen here.

Market Harborough's tribute to the fallen occupies pride of place in The Square, originally called the Sheep Market, which lies at the southern end of the market place.

This stretch of the High Street is wider than the rest, probably because the market was originally held here; the market was moved into the Guild Hall with its clock tower on the left, designed by Withers

This photograph is taken from the junction of Market Street and Upper Market Street, looking down towards the High Street.

Alford is a most attractive small market town on the eastern edge of The Wolds, noted for its thatched Manor House in West Street, a 16th-century hall house with crosswings, all encased in brick in 1661

Market Drayton's weekly market (every Wednesday) is still famous in Shropshire, drawing people from all over the county.

Much of the life of the town revolves around the Saturday influx to the weekly market.

From 1833 to 1971 this old market site near the parish church served the town well with fresh produce from across Yorkshire.

Before reaching the main market or shopping area, however, we pass the wide, open square.