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Sources for Ampthill Local Place Study - 13B (Books (History of the County…

- - - - There were houses in the market square, but these were taken down in 1785 and a pump and obelisk put up instead. There was a moot hall, where the honour courts were held until 1823. The building was demolished and the court hall in Church Street replaced it.
        
        Buildings from the 18th century show that the town was fairly wealthy.
        In the early 19th century many stage coaches passed through, The railway was opened.
        The trees along the Alameda were planted by Lady Holland. It was meant to imitate the Almeida in Madrid
        
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      - In the 60s there was loads of privately owned cafes with a modal node.
- - - - Largeempty main square
      - Similar infrastructure apart from Waitrose area
- - - - Such as: builders and general contractors, printers manufactures, shoe makers etc
        
        !903 saw a lot of primary sector jobs such as; farmers, beer brewers, builders, butchers, b
        ksmiths etc
        
        !936 saw an big increase recreational facilities, such as the football club, cricket club, rugby club, bowls club and fire regrade.