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Oswestry Indoor Market

Shropshire, England
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Shropshire, England
01691 680222
d.clough@oswestry-tc.gov.uk
www.oswestrymarket.co.uk
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Markets have been a major part of the trading and historical importance of Oswestry and have existed for many centuries.  The first known Charter was granted during the reign of Henry II when the Town was known as Whiteminster.  In 1262 a Charter was granted by John FitzAlan, Lord of the Manor To our Burgesses of our village of Oswaldestree.

The Powis Hall Indoor Market Hall was originally maintained by the Lord of the Manor, and was the Town Hall or Guildhall until premises adjacent were built in 1782.  From this date until 1960 the building was used as a corn exchange, then as a butter and cheese market, and during the Second World War for emergency storage and for auxiliary fire service purposes.  The hall was reconstructed in 1963 to its present design and is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year.

Oswestry Markets still remain the town’s major tourist attraction drawing visitors from far and wide, but they have suffered in the last decade, as have markets’ throughout the UK.  The growth in internet shopping and supermarkets’ obviously contributed to this but Oswestry Town Council believes there is still potential in their development.  These are exciting times for markets as the Government is supporting markets throughout the UK and recognise the importance of their continued sustainability.  They are a great way to start a new small business with high street costs being so expensive.   Many traders have eventually moved into the high street once they have established themselves and proven their product.

Oswestry markets need the support of the local community once again to help it rebuild and prosper in the future.  The Wednesday and Saturday outdoor market still creates a wide ranging balance of traders with hustle and bustle, colour and excitement to interest all visitors and shoppers.  By comparison the Powis Hall provides the basic weekly shopping essentials.

With your support our markets’ will continue for another 750 years.

 

Tagged as: Indoor

Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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