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Market town or market right is a legal term, originating in the medieval period, for a European settlement that has the right to hold markets. This distinguishes them from villages and cities. A town may be correctly described as a market town or as having market rights even if it no longer holds a market, provided the right to do so still exists. When the dutch hoe revolutionised agriculture in Europe, making crop production more efficient, it would be traded throughout the continent by the travelling market traders who were, doubtless, the reason why markets came to be held on different days of the week in each market town of a particular area. In England, even up to the 19th century, the majority of people lived off the land, and relatively few in towns, therefore, farmers and their wives brought their produce to markets that were held after worship in the grounds of their church, (it is believed that such markets were banned during the Reformation). Market Towns were an important feature of rural life, as some place names remind us Market Drayton, Market Harborough, Chipping Norton and Chipping Sodbury — chipping being derived from a Saxon verb meaning to buy. The word "market" comes from the Latin "mercatus" which is also the root of "mercantile"; Market Towns were, in fact, mercantile towns. Market towns often grew up close to fortified places, such as castles, in order to enjoy their protection, for example Framlingham in Suffolk. They tended to be located where transport was easiest for example, at a crossroads or close to a river ford. When the railways came, market towns had priority and it appears to be unheard of for the station in a market town to be closed down, for example, under the Beeching axe. Hence, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire there are several market towns quite close together, if one goes by train; Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden where the Railway also owned all the even numbered buses. There are instances of market towns making applications to the Monarch to close down the illegal market of another town because the Royal Charter is believed to have determined the distances between as one third/one third/one third - a third of the day to go to market, a third to sell one's wares - or to buy - and a third to travel home. Coastal market towns, such as Wisbech, often gave this distance the maritime title of "two leagues". The distances are still law in England today but other markets can be held provided that they are licenced by the holder of the Royal Charter which tends nowadays to be the local Town Council, failing that, a licence can be granted by the Monarch.
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1. Beautiful La Jolla Luxury Homes, Condos and Town homes in San Diego
November 18, 2008
Anyone who is in the real estate business can tell you, the market is in shambles – at least for sellers. On the other hand, for people looking to buy their first house or condominium it is a perfect time to buy. When deciding on where to buy your perfect home, look no further than the excellent community of La Jolla, California. Currently, there are plenty of luxury homes for sale in stunning suburbs such as Del Mar, Cardiff by the Sea and Rancho Santa Fe – and they’re affordable!
It is no surprise that La Jolla real estate is among the most sought after in the nation. Its beautiful bea... (read more)
Author: Adnan Muzzaffar
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2. Combine Action With Words
November 07, 2008
Any company can say they have good customer service, but do they really have it? A company can say they have the best deals in town, but how often do they try to prove that they do?
As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words, which is why the actions you take as a company will always do more to market you than just your words.
But how exactly do you incorporate actions into advertising that is based around words? When you get brochure printing done you can’t exactly put a lot of actions into your brochures, now can you?
Well, in a way yes y... (read more)
Author: Robert Johnston
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3. Reston Virginia House For Sale: A Time To Buy?
November 06, 2008
You may very well be able to find your dream home in Reston, Virginia. The metro D.C. region's housing market is currently depressed, but this fact is not necessarily a bad thing. The current market has opened the door for buying affordable real estate in Reston.
Reston is a suburban, unincorporated town in Fairfax County, Virginia. The town is home to about sixty thousand people and is part of the greater Washington D.C. metro area. Reston is a planned community, whose government is a non-profit municipal association. Property taxes are the main source of support for Reston's local governm... (read more)
Author: Robert Earl
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4. Guide to Chiang Rai, Thailand
November 03, 2008
Chiang Rai
King Mangrai established this small town, which is similar to Pai as far as the available activities goes, after coming across the site in a hunt for his favourite elephant, which had run away. Although the town itself is nothing special, many better-funded travellers will appreciate the better selection of up-market accommodation available in the surrounding countryside, which includes the infamous Golden Triangle, a formerly lawless drug-running area. For camping as you have never known it before, try the five-star Four Seasons Tented Camp Resort, where the only similarity ... (read more)
Author: simon ramsden
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5. Val d'Isere, French Ski Resort, only a hop-skip-and-jump from Italy
October 27, 2008
Today, the stream of Killy's success still permeates the local village of less than 2,000 people. In and around town, you can hear locals at the outdoor market and shops still speaking his name proudly. Killy left his name and, more importantly, a great ski resort for the rest of us.
Val d'Isere is only a hop-skip-and-jump from Italy. On the border of the huge Vanoise National park, Val d'Isere French ski resort ranks among the worlds' bests. It even calls itself the Most Beautiful Ski Area in the World. And, given all the people who come to ski the slopes and ride their boards, they may ... (read more)
Author: Julia Aidan
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