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This blue commemorative plaque records: Wakefield's wool market was held here in Westgate, latterly on Thursdays, from medieval times until the business transferred to the wool warehouses built in Cheapside and the surrounding yards. Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Civic Society.
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Wakefield's wool market, historically held in Westgate, was a significant economic center for the region from medieval times until the 19th century when trade moved to warehouses in Cheapside, reflecting the evolution of local commerce and industry.
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