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Market Place
The Market Place is located at the north end of the High Street in Belford. The Market Cross stands in the centre of the Market Place, overlooked by the Blue Bell Hotel. At the east side of Market Place are the Black Swan Hotel and Nos. 2 & 3 (Lomenech Gill - shop and house). Belford Museum is located on the corner of Market Place and Church Street.
In 1742 Abraham Dixon purchased a licence to hold a weekly market and two annual fairs at Belford. "The market is on Tuesday, and is noted for corn, much of which is sold for exportation; the fairs are on the Tuesday before Whitsuntide, and Aug. 23rd." (S.Lewis, 1848)
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Market Cross
- Overview Map Street View The Market Cross stands in the Market Place in Belford, opposite the Blue Bell Hotel. The cross dates from the 18th or early 19th century, and it's …
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The Blue Bell Hotel
- Overview Map Street View The Blue Bell Hotel is located in the Market Place in Belford. It was built in the 18th century as a coaching inn. The Blue Bell …
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The Black Swan Hotel
- Overview Map Street View The Black swan Hotel is located at the north end of the Market Place in Belford. The inn was built in the early 19th century and …
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Belford Museum
- Overview Map Street View Belford Museum is located on the corner of Market Place and Church Street, in Belford. It is a volunteer-run museum and resource centre based in the …
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Market Cross
- Overview Map Street View The Market Cross stands in the Market Place in Belford, opposite the Blue Bell Hotel. The cross dates from the 18th or early 19th century, and it's …
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The Blue Bell Hotel
- Overview Map Street View The Blue Bell Hotel is located in the Market Place in Belford. It was built in the 18th century as a coaching inn. The Blue Bell …
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The Black Swan Hotel
- Overview Map Street View The Black swan Hotel is located at the north end of the Market Place in Belford. The inn was built in the early 19th century and …
