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The Shambles, Retford, c 1980

Carolgate
Retford
England

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 was demolished in 1981.

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