Markets
Markets provided the hub of life in medieval times and still form an important part of the economy in many small towns and villages. Historically, a market was not something that everybody could hold. Villages were granted a special license to hold the market by the King or Queen. The date that certain towns were allowed to hold a market is often heralded as the birth of that town with accompanying festivities. Markets are generally based around local produce and the public market is often a subsidiary of a cattle market. Today more modern goods can also be found like mobile phones and clothing. There are also several regular Sunday markets, farmers markets and continental markets during the season in and around the region.
Bedale, Yorkshire Dales
Markets have always been at the heart of the community and no more so than in the towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dales. Where local farmers gather to sell their produce and offer traditional...
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Wherever you visit in the countryside the farmers market is always a favourite place to pick up some of the finest home produce. The North York Moors is no exception, with a number of Certified...