The town offers the most attractive aspects of village life in England, away from the noise and bustle of city living, while still being still perfectly located for commuting with some of the best places to visit in Norfolk nearby.
![Eastern Daily Press: A bustling scene at Aylsham market in November 1989.]( "Eastern Daily Press: A bustling scene at Aylsham market in November 1989.")
A bustling scene at Aylsham market in November 1989. (Image: Archant Library)
![Eastern Daily Press: The view across Aylsham Market Place at an unknown date.]( "Eastern Daily Press: The view across Aylsham Market Place at an unknown date.")
The view across Aylsham Market Place at an unknown date. (Image: Archant Library)
Right in the heart of Aylsham town centre lies Market Place, a hub for the community since at least the 13th century and the market continues to this day on Mondays and Fridays.
The rights of stallholders who trade at the market today date back to rights established in medieval times.
![Eastern Daily Press: Fresh fruit and veg for sale at Aylsham market. Date: May 13, 1993.]( "Eastern Daily Press: Fresh fruit and veg for sale at Aylsham market. Date: May 13, 1993.")
Fresh fruit and veg for sale at Aylsham market. Date: May 13, 1993. (Image: Archant Library)
Please enjoy these old photos of Aylsham Market Place from the EDP archive.
For more vintage pictures of Norfolk please visit our online community photo archive project The Story Of at thestoryof.uk.
![Eastern Daily Press: With their attractive and ornate facades, the historic shops near Aylsham Market Place are an important part of the town's rich heritage. Date: December 10, 1992.]( "Eastern Daily Press: With their attractive and ornate facades, the historic shops near Aylsham Market Place are an important part of the town's rich heritage. Date: December 10, 1992.")
With their attractive and ornate facades, the historic shops near Aylsham Market Place are an important part of the town's rich heritage. Date: December 10, 1992. (Image: Archant Library)
![Eastern Daily Press: A stall at Aylsham market in October 1998.]( "Eastern Daily Press: A stall at Aylsham market in October 1998.")
A stall at Aylsham market in October 1998. (Image: Archant Library)
![Eastern Daily Press: The view from Hungate Street, next to Market Place, towards Aylsham Town Hall. Date unknown.]( "Eastern Daily Press: The view from Hungate Street, next to Market Place, towards Aylsham Town Hall. Date unknown.")
The view from Hungate Street, next to Market Place, towards Aylsham Town Hall. Date unknown. (Image: Archant Library)
![Eastern Daily Press: Aylsham Market Place in 1999.]( "Eastern Daily Press: Aylsham Market Place in 1999.")
Aylsham Market Place in 1999. (Image: Archant Library)
![Eastern Daily Press: The layout for car parking at Aylsham Market Place in the late 1970s.]( "Eastern Daily Press: The layout for car parking at Aylsham Market Place in the late 1970s.")
The layout for car parking at Aylsham Market Place in the late 1970s. (Image: Archant Library)
![Eastern Daily Press: The marketplace at Aylsham, showing a market stall belonging to P.M. Balding of Post Office Farm, Suffield and in the background the International Stores. Date: May 21, 1970.]( "Eastern Daily Press: The marketplace at Aylsham, showing a market stall belonging to P.M. Balding of Post Office Farm, Suffield and in the background the International Stores. Date: May 21, 1970.")
The marketplace at Aylsham, showing a market stall belonging to P.M. Balding of Post Office Farm, Suffield and in the background the International Stores. Date: May 21, 1970. (Image: Archant Library)
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here