

Alfreton gained the right to hold a market on Mondays in 1252, In the 18th century market day changed from from Monday to Friday. Fairs for horses and cattle were held in July and October. The first recorded horse fair was in 1710.

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Alfreton gained the right to hold a market on Mondays in 1252, In the 18th century market day changed from from Monday to Friday. Fairs for horses and cattle were held in July and October. The first recorded horse fair was in 1710.