Cambridge Market.

A daily market in the centre of Cambridge has been operated since Saxon times. This area was cleared of buildings after a major fire in 1849 and the stalls moved a short distance from Peas Hill, to this site. The original fountain, which brought fresh water to the market from Hobson's Conduit, was moved to the corner of Lensfield Road and in 1855 a Gothic Revival gabled fountain was erected in it's place. The top part was demolished in 1953 due to it being unsafe. The water continued to flow but was cut off when the Lion Yard shopping centre was built, and sadly, has never been restored. It now serves as a resting place for shoppers with flower beds instead of water. The pigeons also gather around for any lunch crumbs they can find and one settled on the top as I was taking pictures. Some of the fountain gables were saved and are on view in the Folk Museum. In the background is Great St Mary's church.