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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King Street Alfreton in 1904, showing the Moot Hall, the Angel Hotel on the left and the Four Horseshoes on the right. 
- the last Alfreton Market held outdoors on the Market Place in 1954.
