How well do you know the UK’s market towns?

The UK’s towns are home to lively markets, squares and clock towers. But how many of them are you familiar with?

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1. Macclesfield’s market is named after the town’s nickname, which is what?

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2. How many years has the market in Hay on Wye traded for?

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3. The fishing port of Tobermory hosts a market by its harbour. On which island will you find it?

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4. At 311m above sea level, which town claims to have the highest market in England?

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5. What is the market town of North Berwick, near Edinburgh, also known known for?

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6. Hitchin’s outdoor market takes place in front of which church?

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7. Which town near Glasgow is home to Britain’s smallest cathedral?

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8. Keswick in Cumbria has a museum dedicated to what?

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9. What are locals born within Conwy’s town walls known as?

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10. Which body of water does Balloch market overlook?

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11. A market has been held in Faversham since at least 1086, when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. But which county is it in?

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12. Which month does the market town of Abergavenny host its annual food festival?

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13. Which river is Wetherby situated on?

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14. Where can you find this 17th century Market House?

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15. On which Scottish isle will you find the town of Brodick?

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16. In which year did Oswestry’s market first trade?

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