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The Shambles, Retford

Courtesy of Mrs E Gostelow

Carolgate
Retford
England

Showing Harrison and Lacey Butchers. 'Shambles' refers to the tables (fleshamols) on which butchers laid their produce for sale in the Medieval period. The Shambles was the market place for Retford's meat trade. It was situated in the town hall complex, which has since been demolished.

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