What's on..........the High Street?
In the first of a series on the retail centre of Downham Market, this article looks at the High Street.
Situated to the east of the town hall, our High Street runs north-south, split by Bridge Street at the Town Clock the one way system forks along to Lynn Road to the north and Priory Road to the south. And access is additionally gained from Paradise Road, Wales Court and Rampant Horse Lane. A historic street the high street contains a some historic 'Gingerbread' buildings, an historic coaching inn where Charles I is reputed to have hidden, a possible Bishops Palace and the home of the engineer who drained the fens*.
But what of the services that are found on this street? Looking at planning use classifications belies the true mix of the High Street's retail outlets, restaurants, etc. Whether it's cycling equipment, a cup of coffee, art supplies, timber or a beauty treatment you are after you can find it on the High Street. An eclectic mix of friendly purveyors of goods and services awaits those who visit this shopping area.
And the High Street is also the gateway to other shops and services, be it on Paradise Road, Lynn Road, Bridge Street or Marchant Court. So come past the Town Hall to the 'east end' and explore the High Street.
Below we have compiled a quick list of outlets found on the High Street.
Which Downham Market retail street should we look at next? Let us know in the comments section
If we have left anybody off or given the wrong very simplified description please contact Martin and he will update the listing.
*See our blog on the subject of fens drainage
High Street?
The name High Street is the most common street name in the United Kingdom, with 5,410 being identified by a statistical analysis in 2009. An the USA and parts of Canada the name Main Street is similarly used.But what does the name High Street mean?
The name High Street is the metonym for the focal point in a town or city that is the primary focal point businesses, shops and stalls, and Downham Market is no different.
Situated to the east of the town hall, our High Street runs north-south, split by Bridge Street at the Town Clock the one way system forks along to Lynn Road to the north and Priory Road to the south. And access is additionally gained from Paradise Road, Wales Court and Rampant Horse Lane. A historic street the high street contains a some historic 'Gingerbread' buildings, an historic coaching inn where Charles I is reputed to have hidden, a possible Bishops Palace and the home of the engineer who drained the fens*.
But what of the services that are found on this street? Looking at planning use classifications belies the true mix of the High Street's retail outlets, restaurants, etc. Whether it's cycling equipment, a cup of coffee, art supplies, timber or a beauty treatment you are after you can find it on the High Street. An eclectic mix of friendly purveyors of goods and services awaits those who visit this shopping area.
Below we have compiled a quick list of outlets found on the High Street.
Which Downham Market retail street should we look at next? Let us know in the comments section
If we have left anybody off or given the wrong very simplified description please contact Martin and he will update the listing.
*See our blog on the subject of fens drainage
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