Wrapped Cornish pasties on display at the street market in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK.


"Melton Borough, covering 48,138 hectares, is located in north-eastern Leicestershire, The Borough population is 46,861, of whom 25,276 reside in Melton Mowbray. Melton Mowbray's rich history and heritage are still evident today if one looks above the modern shop frontages and at buildings such as the Anne of Cleves' House, a gift from King Henry VIII to his divorced wife in the mid 16th century. Although there is local debate about whether she ever stayed there or not. Melton Mowbray is bustling with activity on Tuesdays, when both street and cattle markets are held. Everything from clothing and household goods to fresh produce can be purchased. There is a large Saturday street market too, and on Wednesdays a small antique/bric-a-brac market takes place in the town centre. Melton Mowbray has been a market town for over 1000 years. Recorded as Leicestershire's only market in the 1086 Doomsday Survey, it is the third oldest market in England. Tuesday has been market day ever since royal approval was given in 1324. "


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Location: Market, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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