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Magna Britannia
… Derby claimed and were allowed in 1330, were four weekly markets, to be held on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and from … stranger should carry on trade in the town, except at the markets and fairs. King Charles I., in 1629, granted the … close; and in 1665. At the last mentioned period, the markets were forsaken, and the town is said to have been in …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… largest and best flavoured of any brought to the London markets, and are called, for distinction sake, the Dartford … Cobham, Combe, Chesilhurst, the wharts, fairs and markets in Dartford, and the profits of the courts of the … inrolled in chancery, at which time the fairs and markets were valued at twenty pounds; and for the fishing in …
Magna Britannia
… its supply of cattle and sheep, and there were four great markets held quarterly. In 1773 a great show of cattle was … in every month. After this time the weekly and quarterly markets began to decline, and are now wholly disused. There …
A History of the County of Oxford
… however, was only relative, and though its trade and markets were of limited scope thereafter, it retained a … of burgages. In modern times the decline of the town's markets and fairs and the increased importance of passing … 1970s; the chief crops were wheat, barley, and oats. 490 Markets and fairs. The market probably dates from the laying …
A History of the County of Gloucester
… that the traditional sites of the horse, cow, and butter markets were remembered. 374 Industry and trade. Smiths are …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… let at high rents to gardeners for the use of the public markets. The high road from London to Dover crosses this …