Pictured at the top of this page is a scene from market day in Epping in the 1890’s.

Records show that there has been a market in Epping since 1253. Although mainly a cattle market, pigs and geese were also traded here.

A modern-day view of the High Street

A modern-day view of the High Street

The market sadly closed in 1961 as part of the High Street Improvement Scheme.

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