Originally located on West Gate around the old market cross, 1877 saw a new purpose-built cattle market opened next to Titchfield Park.
The cattle market was initially held on the second Thursday of each month, and was a popular attraction over the decades.
The market closed in December 1988 and the site was eventually developed into what stands in its place today – Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Complex.
Did you visit this popular attraction over the years?
We have trawled the archives for pictures of the cattle market over the years – have a look through and see if you can spot yourself.
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The market closed in December 1988 and the site was eventually developed into what stands in its place today – Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Complex.
5. Market
Fruit and vegetables were sold alongside the cattle - van you spot yourself amongst the eager shoppers? Photo: Chad
6. Back to the seventies
The cattle market was on the corner of Nottingham Road and Bath Street - did you visit? Photo: Chad
7. BBC
BBC camera crews visit one of the fortnightly horse sales in 1970 - do you remember the cameras being there? Photo: Chad
8. Market day
The cattle market closed in the late eighties - can you spot any familiar faces in the crowd? Photo: Chad