Newcastle market, High street, Newcastle

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Date:1970 - 1979 (c.)

Description:The market at Newcastle can be traced back to 1172. Originally the market was held on a Sunday, which was the best day to attract people who worked a six day week. In about the 13th century the Ironmarket and High Street were laid out unusually wide, to allow for livestock and goods markets. The original Sunday market moved to a Monday in 1590, and this was added to in the 19th century, by also having Friday and Saturday markets, which are now the most popular days. Here the market is pictured in full swing during the 1970s.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1830s
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Oil on board depicting cartoon detail of images that were considered by the artist ...

1850s
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 5
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 5

These maps were surveyed in 1851 by the Ordnance Survey Department in accordance ...

1870s
John Williams, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Williams, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Williams wearing ceremonial robes and chains of office, carrying a ceremonial ...

1890s
Hargreaves,  High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Hargreaves, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Photograph of Hargreaves, maltster and hop merchant.

1910s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Bunting lines the streets, flags are flying, and residents are dressed in their ...

1930s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This is a very interesting view of the High Street as it is much changed today. ...

1950s
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly ...

1970s
High street looking north west, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High street looking north west, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A view of the High Street in the 1970s. Traffic is still going through the town ...

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Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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