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Shoemarket blue plaque

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Shoemarket blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Shoemarket The "seldes" or small shops of cobblers are recorded in 1258. These small shops developed on the site of the open market which originally extended from the Town Hall to the Court House.
Shoemarket was a historic trading area for cobblers and shoemakers dating back to at least 1258, known for its "seldes" or small shops that developed from an earlier open market. This location played a significant role in the local economy by specializing in footwear production and sales, reflecting medieval urban commercial development.

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