Hungry for wood-fired pizza or gourmet chocolate? Then you’ll want to amble into Altrincham Market House. The multi-eatery venue has been revamped since its humble beginnings as a commercial hub in 1879. Retrofitted for the micro-brew set, the European-style market overflows into the surrounding streets, where food carts serve up gourmet grub al fresco. While you’re enjoying the aroma-rich air, take a moment to find the Blue Plaque on the market’s exterior. It’ll tell you that this foodie fair has been happening for much longer than you might have imagined. In the year 1290, a charter from King Edward I established a regular market on Tuesdays, at a site that’s about five minutes’ walk from where you stand.
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