Merseyside is home to a weekly market that is steeped in over seven centuries of history.
Whilst many things have changed across the generations, Earlestown market, in Newton-Le-Willows, has remained a constant. Every Friday, the market at the heart of the town attracts visitors who are eager to get their hands on fresh food, household goods, clothing, accessories, trinkets and more from over 150 stalls.
Earlestown's economy has struggled somewhat in recent years, with the pandemic placing an even greater strain on footfall, among other factors. However, one part of the town which has continued to flourish is the market, one of the oldest in the country - dating back more than 700 years
