Building    From 1281  To 1737

Stocks Market

Categories: Commerce

The Stocks Market was where fishmongers and butchers sold their victuals. It took its name from a pair of stocks erected there in 1281 for the punishment of offenders. In 1738 the Mansion House was built on the site.

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Stocks Market

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Stocks Market

Adjoining this spot stood the Stocks Market, 1282 - 1737. Corporation of the...

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