One of the unsung attractions of Nottingham is the cattle market, near Notts County's football ground. Every Saturday lots of auctions and sales go on at this well known site, which sprung up over a hundred years ago. Alas no cows and sheep anymore, but antiques, flowers, vegetables and general car boot tat. I remember as a child, my dad taking me most Saturday's, and he would bid for the odd item of furniture or some tools. I have still got some of the things he bought.
My photo today shows part of the detail at the entrance gates, to prove that cattle were available there.
Interesting landmark. I like that you still have some of the things your dad bought at the auctions. I used to go to lots of auctions with my dad as well. It was always exciting---but very long. Don't see many of them anymore. Maybe when I move back to Wisconsin?
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ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting photo. I really like it.
ReplyDeleteNice capture GM.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw it, I thought it was so strange. But now that you've explained what it is, it makes a lot of sense. And I think it's a great history marker.
ReplyDeleteSuch an original detail! Very cool!
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ReplyDeleteexcellent capture. and, great narrative.
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ReplyDeleteNice picture G-M. As a vegetarian, I'm very happy that these are the only bulls now to be seen at the cattle market.
ReplyDeleteOk we are allowed to mention football again now that West Brom are doing well, before they deliver their usual bull... performance of course. This has to be one of the weirdest shots of the town.
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