What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: St Mary's Close An open air market from 1888; formerly the site of the Butchers' Shambles, the Lamb Inn and part of St Mary's churchyard. Recorded plaque organisation: Hemel Hempstead Old Town Heritage Trail.

St Mary's Close served as an open-air market since 1888, replacing sites that historically included the Butchers' Shambles, the Lamb Inn, and a portion of St Mary's churchyard, reflecting the area's evolution from religious and commercial hub to public marketplace.

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