The history of St Neots High Street
The live auction in New Street closed in 1980. - Credit: CAMBS ARCHIVES The town grew and expanded around the medieval St Neots Priory, which was rebuilt over many centuries and then finally forced to closed under Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. Weekly markets have been held on the Market Square since 1130 when a market charter was created. Markets continue to this day and a fortnightly Farmers' Market also runs on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 8am till 2pm. The Cross Keys Mews is on the High Street. - Credit: ARCHANT Long-standing residents of the...
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