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Around 700-800 years ago, the right to hold a market was a highly valued privilege granted by the monarch to nobles who enjoyed his favour. Where such markets were held, people travelled from miles around to buy and sell the essentials of everyday life.

Around 700-800 years ago, the right to hold a market was a highly valued privilege granted by the monarch to nobles who enjoyed his favour. Where such markets were held, people travelled from miles around to buy and sell the essentials of everyday life.
 
A day at the market was just that! The journey to market took one third of the day, trading required another third and the weary journey home used up the remaining third of the day.

A man was deemed to be able to travel 20 miles in a day and thus it was determined that markets must be at least six and two thirds of a mile apart. This calculation is still used today as the basis for the protection of market rights.

Towns grew up around the site of regular markets, which were usually held on one or two days each week, or on special feasts and festivals. Many of today's thriving communities owe their existence to the market in their midst.

Swadlincote Market is open on a Tuesday, Friday and Staurday and is operated by:
Market Initiatives Ltd
The Geraud Centre
Wholesale Fruit and Veg Market
Edge lane
Liverpool
L13 2EJ

For any further information contact the Market Manager on 01283 225444 or 07979 043780

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