This is Y Magazine 2016

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FAMOUS MARKETS Kirkgate Market, West Yorkshire The largest covered market in Europe. The markets in Leeds opened in 1822 as an open-air market. In 1894, it was the first location of Marks & Spencer which opened as a penny bazaar. Bradford Markets, West Yorkshire An excellent place to shop and with a wide selection of products. Includes Keighley Market Hall, Shipley Market and Bingley Market. Pudsey, West Yorkshire A Victorian market town, this is the most traditional of the local markets serving the local community for generations. York Shambles, North Yorkshire Shambles Market is a historic and vibrant market situated in the heart of the City of York. Sheffield, South Yorkshire One of the UK’s best indoor markets The Moor Market is home to over 90 independent traders. Don’t miss The Moor Open Market and King Street. Todmorden, West Yorkshire There has been a market in Todmorden for over 200 years and the two markets, indoor and open air, are a key part of local life. Halifax, West Yorkshire With its exquisite Victorian architecture dating back to the early 1890s, shoppers can soak in years of history and benefit from a shopping experience you can’t find anywhere else. Barnsley, South Yorkshire This fantastic market is over 700 years old with indoor and outdoor areas and over 300 stalls. Doncaster, South Yorkshire The biggest traditional market in the North with some 400 shops, stalls and stands, Doncaster Market has been the heart of the town for hundreds of years. Skipton, North Yorkshire Dating back to medieval times this market is unique. Voted Best Market and Day Out In Yorkshire by Yorkshire Post Readers.

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