Hoddesdon

Hoddesdon is a commuter town in the English county of Hertfordshire, situated in the Lea Valley.

History

Hoddesdon is said to be a day's march from London and so was a handy resting place for armies and other travellers on their way north to Cambridge or the northern towns and cities. What is now the High Street was littered with inns.

Related Topics:
London - Cambridge

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Brewing was an important industry for the area, especially in neighbouring towns Hertford and Ware. Trade in Hoddesdon centered around the weekly hops market on a Thursday. As time went on, more and more hops were carried on the River Lea rather than the roads and the Wednesday meat market took predominance. The Wednesday market has survived in Hoddesdon to this day and was joined in the late 20th century by a Friday market.

Related Topics:
Hertford - Ware - Hops - River Lea - Market

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