Bideford Pannier Market
Introduction
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Bideford Pannier Market
Image: © Jonathan Billinger Taken: 7 Oct 2008
The Pannier Market complex has been in operation since it was built by John Chudleigh of Exeter in 1883/84. A charter to hold a market was first granted on 25th May 1272 by Henry III, and has been renewed by succeeding Monarchs. The building was listed (Grade 2) in April 1989. It is called a Pannier Market after the Wicker baskets or panniers in which farmers wives carried their wares to market. There are still panniers in use today which can be seen in the Market hall any Tuesday or Saturday.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.01673
Longitude
-4.207446