Welcome To Waltham Abbey
Market
The market in Waltham Abbey has been around for many years gaining Charter status during the reign of Richard I to
hold Markets and Fairs. Today's market is held on both Tuesdays and Saturdays. The town, along with its’ market has a
very colourful history which centres around the Abbey itself. The Church, as it was then, was consecrated on 3rd May
1060, which is known as Holy Cross Day. At this point, King Harold went to the Church to pray before going off to the
Battle of Hastings where he was to die in battle with William The Conqueror. It was alleged that his body was then
brought back to be buried in or around until the present day.
Waltham Abbey and the Market Have Seen Many Changes
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The
market
is
situated
in
an
area
that
is
full
ofhistory.If
you
are
not
local,
why
not
make
a
day
of
it
and
come
to
the
market
followed
by
any
of
the
many
attractions
offered.
In
and
around
the
market
there
are
many
and
varied
eating
places
from
cafes,
pubs,
tearooms,
Pie
and
Mash
(as
used
and
frequented
by David Beckham and his family) and coffee houses. There is something for everyone!
The
Market
has
gone
through
many
changesover
the
years,
with
many
traders
coming
and
going,
the
economic
climate booming then dipping!
There
are
still
product
lines
that
we
would
welcome.
If
you
might
be
interested
in
joining
part
of
Waltham
Abbey’s
historic
market,
then go to the contacts page to enquire.
It
is
a
wonder
that
there
is
still
a
vibrant
market.
Today’s
market
consists
of
a
good
core
of
traders
that
stand
out
in most weathers.