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The Shambles, Wetherby blue plaque

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The Shambles, Wetherby blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: THE SHAMBLES Built in 1811 by the Duke of Devonshire for butchers shops, each was let for three guineas a year. In 1888 it was converted into an open market which sold poultry and dairy produce. At the beginning of the Great War these shambles were used for miniature rifle practice. Recorded plaque organisation: Wetherby Civic Society.

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