Epping Market Place seen here c1900 was first recorded in 1253.
The market was predominantly an animal market until the 20th century.
The cattle market closed in 1961 but a regular shopper’s market still exists.
- Gary Stone is a local historian (Instagram: @eppinghistory)
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