Todmorden Markets facts for kids
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Todmorden Markets are a busy place where people can buy all sorts of things! They have an indoor market inside a special building called the Public Market Hall and an outdoor market right outside. Both markets are in the middle of Todmorden, right next to the Town Hall.
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What You Can Find at Todmorden Markets
The Indoor Market Hall
The indoor market is a big hall with more than 40 different stalls. You can find fresh food like meat, dairy, and bread, plus other items like books, clothes, and even carpets. There are also stalls selling unique and international foods.
Indoor Market Opening Times
The indoor market is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. On Tuesdays, it closes a bit earlier for a half-day.
The Outdoor Market
The outdoor market is held right in front of the Public Market Hall. It has many stalls set up outside.
Outdoor Market Opening Times
The outdoor market is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Thursdays are special because the outdoor market sells only second-hand items.
- Sundays have a mix of new items and second-hand goods.
Who Runs the Markets?
Both the indoor and outdoor markets in Todmorden are managed by Calderdale Council. This is the local government group that helps run things in the area.
History of Todmorden Markets
Todmorden has been a market town for a very long time. People have been buying and selling goods here since 1802!
Early Market Days
The first market in Todmorden started in 1802. It was held on land near a place called White Hart Fold. This happened after a town meeting in 1801 where people decided to have a market. In 1868, the land where the market is now, next to the Town Hall, was bought by the local government group.
Building the Market Hall
The Public Market Hall, which holds the indoor market, was built in 1879. A company from Hebden Bridge called Dugdale built it.
- In April 1879, a man named Mr. John Fielden, who was in charge of the local board, laid the first stone of the building.
- On December 29 of the same year, he officially opened the finished Market Hall.
Market Upgrades and Changes
Over the years, the markets have been improved several times:
- In 1905, a fire caused some damage to the Public Market Hall.
- In 2003, the outdoor market got a big makeover. It received new ground surfacing, new stalls that were better in bad weather, and new public toilets. After this upgrade, the outdoor market had 72 stalls.
- In 2017, the main Market Hall was also refurbished. About £500,000 was spent to put on a new roof, add insulation, and redecorate the inside.
