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Cattle market entrance lodges, St Ives, 1886 (Herbert Norris)

Cattle market, St Ives

History of the Cattle market

The cattle market was opened in 1886. previously animals were traded in the street. The photo is from the day the market opened and shows William Wheatley, Borough Surveyor, and Mr Yarrow, the contractor.

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