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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… from which it was removed by Richard II., is on Tuesday; fairs take place on the Monday before Whit-Sunday, on June …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and sheep is held on the last Thursday in each month; and fairs take place on the Tuesday in Easter-week, on …
A History of the County of Oxford
… was built in 1863, and sale of corn and livestock at the fairs and weekly market continued in and around the market … 20th century. 14 PRO, E 318/28/1586, including income from fairs and borough courts; Hyde, 'Winchester Manors', 224. For … life 15001800; ind. revolution 18001900). Above (mkts. and fairs); for Corn Exchange, above, intro. (bldgs). …
A History of the County of Oxford
… of this poor town', citing the need for more markets and fairs, for improved navigability of the river Windrush as far … and tolls nevertheless remained low: below (mkts and fairs). Witney Ct. Bks. pp. livlviii; above, intro. (pop.); …
A History of the County of Oxford
… Witney borough Economic history: markets and fairs MARKETS AND FAIRS Witney had a weekly market and two annual fairs from the early 13th century, though their economic …
A History of the County of Oxford
… despite temporary setbacks, seems to have thrived. Fairs were founded in 1202 and 1231, the borough was extended … the local cloth industry and trade at the market and fairs; other evidence suggests continued prosperity within … and the reversal appears to have been temporary. 5 New fairs in 1202 and 1231, and regular expenditure on market …