Taking a look back at Fleetwood Market four decades ago
The original market was surrounded by a stone wall, with a wooden access gate at each end.
In the middle of the open area was a basic wooden building, with a slate roof, providing shelter for the stalls from which local people sold farm produce and traders from Manchester sold textiles and clothing. Later on, a cattle market was also added.
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Hide AdAfter Sir Peter died, the market was sold to the town of Fleetwood, in 1890.
Two years later, the present stone building was constructed – which included offices and living accommodation for staff over the years.
The building has stayed true to its Victorian heritage over the last century, and has changed very little.
In 1990, the market was extended, making it one of the biggest in the North West.
Our black-and-white archive photographs show the busy and bustling Fleetwood Market, at its best, during the 1980s. Jack Lea is shown enthusiastically serving customers.