Northampton's Market Square is one of the largest in England and dates from 1235 when the selling of goods in the All Saints churchyard was stopped by King Henry III. Livestock was sold in Northampton Market Square until 1873 when a purpose-built cattle market opened.
1. Northampton Market Square (Northamptonshire Facts/Northamptonshire Facts)
Northampton's Market Square is one of the largest in England and dates from 1235 when the selling of goods in the All Saints churchyard was stopped by King Henry III. Livestock was sold in Northampton Market Square until 1873 when a purpose-built...
2. Northampton Balloon Festival (Northamptonshire Facts/Northamptonshire Facts)
The Northampton Balloon Festival is an annual event held in the English town of Northampton, in the Racecourse park. The Northampton Balloon Festival is organised by the Borough Council over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday in mid-August. The main featu...