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104<br />

CASTLE MILLS BEIDGE,<br />

Of great antiquity, whicli some years ago was repaired and<br />

improved.<br />

FOSS BEIDGE,<br />

Whicli connects Walmgate with Fossgate, was rebuilt in<br />

1811, the old structure dating from the time of Henry IV.<br />

LAYERTHOEPE BEIDGE,<br />

Formerly very narrow, and guarded at the city end by a<br />

postern, was pulled down and the present one erected in its<br />

place in 1829.<br />

MONK BEIDGE<br />

Is quite modern, and forms the approach from Malton,<br />

Scarborough, and the north-east districts of the county.<br />

THE BONDING WAEEHOUSES<br />

Are of brick, with stone facings, situate at the foot of<br />

Skeldergate near the new iron bridge. They were erected<br />

some three or four years ago, and have proved a very<br />

lucrative investment for the city. We understand an additional<br />

warehouse is<br />

shortly to be built.<br />

MAKKETS.<br />

The Cattle Market is just without the city waUs^<br />

on the plot of ground lying between Walmgate Bar<br />

and George Street postern. It was laid out in 1853,<br />

extends over six and a half acres, and is divided into pens<br />

for sheep and cattle by iron railings. There are also<br />

covered sheds for the sale and storage of wool. The<br />

market is held on alternate Thursdays.<br />

Butchers' Market.—St. Sampson's Square ;<br />

Saturdays.<br />

Corn Market.—Corn Exchange, King Street ;<br />

Satur-<br />

-days, from 12 to 2 p.m.<br />

General Produce Market (Butter, Eggs, Fruit, Poultry, ,<br />

Vegetables, &c.)—Parliament Street ;<br />

Saturdays.

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