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Market Place, Basingstoke blue plaque

Blue plaque
Market Place, Basingstoke blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: The Market Place A weekly market has existed since before 'Domesday' 1086 It has been held on Wednesdays since 1214 This site was enlarged by act of parliament 1829 Recorded plaque organisation: Basingstoke Heritage Society.
Market Place, Basingstoke has hosted a weekly market since before the Domesday Book in 1086, with its current Wednesday schedule established in 1214; it signifies the longstanding commercial and social heart of Basingstoke.

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