From Stockport Council:

Thousands of people visited Stockport Market last weekend to enjoy a historical spectacle spanning 750 years.

The event was organised to mark the anniversary of the signing of Stockport’s market charter, which took place exactly 750 years ago. Over 7,000 people enjoyed the whirlwind journey through time, where they encountered characters that would have formed part of market life in days gone by including minstrels, a rat catcher, peddlers and hawkers. The market stalls each represented a period in history and were brimming with produce that would have been sold, or activities that would have been part of market life.

The event was one of many activities taking place to celebrate Stockport Market’s 750th anniversary. The celebrations will be topped off with a grand finale weekend 23rd and 24th October that will resurrect the historic St. Wilfrid’s Medieval Fair.

For more information on the Market 750th Anniversary events contact Stockport Tourist Information Centre on 0161 474 4444 or visit www.stockport.gov.uk/stockportmarket.

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