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medieval times, the right to hold a market or fair was a valuable
privilege, which the manor holding classes often sought. Records of
the royal grants of such rights are to be found in the Chancery
rolls, and the grant was often preceded by an enquiry as to whether
the rights of others would be harmed. Markets usually grew up in the
squares around churches in townships like Wigan, Burnley, Preston,
Bolton and Lancaster.
Even today, most towns have places known as "Market Place" or
"Market Street". It is not coincidental therefore that these market
towns became the first real towns of any major importance within the
county and as such formed the basis of modern England, most would
emerge into great towns or cities.
Melton Mowbray
Recorded as Leicestershire's only market in the 1086 Doomsday
Survey, it is the third oldest market in England. Tuesday has been
market day ever since royal approval was given in 1324. Melton
Country Market takes place every Friday from 9am - 2pm
I love visiting these markets, you can always find products that are
never sold elsewhere, and they are always much fresher, and cheaper.
I spend some time at this market, and was able to sell some un
needed goods, but now I need to find somewhere to sleep for the
night, and look for an Inn
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