Aylsham is an idyllic town 12 miles north of Norwich and today we are revisiting its Market Place in years gone by.

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.

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.

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.