Sir Hugh Neville owned the Manor of Leadenhall including his mansion Neville House. He set up a small food fair on the grounds in 1309 and this grew into Leadenhall Market. Which suggests it is just a coincidence that the Roman forum (marketplace) was sited here.
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Neville House
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