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Hierarchy Browser Number8001/15
TitleMarkets
DescriptionIn the medieval period, the privilege of holding a fair could only be granted by the King. Worcester was granted a four-day fair at the feast of St Barnabas (June) in 1218, and another two-day fair to be held at the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin (September) in 1223. Under the 1555 charter of Mary, Worcester was granted thrice-weekly markets on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturday. Four fairs were granted: a four-day fair beginning the fifth day before Palm Sunday; the Friday and Saturday before the close of Easter; a two-day fair at the feast of the Assumption in August; and a two-day fair at the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (September). By 1835, there was a fair held every month. Trades and occupations had their own established fairs at specific locations and times.

These records include adminsitrative and legal papers, notices, and records of the various inspectors at the market.
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