The Northampton Mercury, 10th August 1778, transcribed by Kay Collins
Higham Ferrers - By Desire of several gentlemen, Graziers, and Others, there will be held at Higham Ferrers on Thursday the 20th of this inst. A MARKET of all Sorts of Fat and Lean Cattle, Toll-free (agreeable to the Royal-Charter); and as the said Market appears convenient for Butchers and Dealers, in or about the Time of Harvest, the same will be continued Yearly on the Thursday following the 15th August, being the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
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