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Cornhill market

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Cornhill was apparently the only market allowed to be held after noon in the 14th century.  Stow reports Cornhill holding a corn-market (not surprisingly) but also old clothes being sold there.

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Cornhill market

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Cornhill the only market allowed to be held after noon in the 14th century.

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