The History of Leicester's Markets - Jim Butler

Leicester's market is roughly 800 years old but was moved to its current location roughly 700 years ago. Recent excavations have uncovered 2,000 years of human activity directly beneath the market marketplace. Archaeologists found Roman buildings, medieval market surfaces, and the remains of a late medieval dungeon believed to belong to the historical Gainsborough Chamber—a civic hub used for shops, judicial affairs, and a Pr*son.

Jim Butler is a local historian, heritage learning specialist, and content creator based in Leicester, UK, best known as the creator and producer of the popular online series Hidden Histories of Leicester.