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A bustling market street filled with cattle and many men in hats and coats, framed by rows of multi-story town buildings.

The Broadway, St Ives (Alfred Hendrey; Norris Mus) prob before 1886.

The Broadway (Bullock Market), St Ives

History of the Broadway, St Ives

The photo is supposed to show the last Monday cattle market before the new livestock marlet opened in october 1886.

A town street with brick buildings and a church spire in the distance, featuring people standing on a paved road and sidewalk.

The Broadway (Norris Museum) date unknown

The transfer of the livestock market had a severe effect on the economy of the Broadway. Pubs such as the Unicorn and the Cow and Hare faded away.

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