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Leicester has long depended on trade and commerce, this is the central means for financial and economic income. The outdoor market, located close to many of the Leicester hotels, is one of the largest markets throughout Europe and has been in operation for the last 700 years. This one market has been the focal point for all of the trade in the city. During the middle of the 1800′s, the city became one of the forces in production, while retaining its charm and character, of just simply being a market village.

International enterprise has been on the rise in the town for the last twenty years, with many Asian companies moving into town. One of the historical aspects that contributed to this growth over the years is that the town of Leicester sits along the old Roman route, the Fosse Way. Leicester became one of the stopping points for the Roman Army, and in later years the road still served to connect the town with villages and towns in the surrounding area. Many of the relics and the remains of this time can be seen at the Museum of Jewry Wall.

History goes back even further for the town, as settlements of the tribe of Corieltauvi have been dated to the Iron Age. Many relics and objects are still found to this day in the archaeological digs throughout the city. Located within the museum are sections of wall mosaics that were created as decoration along the walls in the Roman bath-houses. More influence was steeped upon the town during the time of the occupation by Normandy.

Much of the architecture of the building and castles were Norman in design and construction, with many of them still standing to this day. One such structure is the Saint Mary de Castro Church, which was the site of many historical events, such as the knighthood of King Henry the VI. Seen in all of the structures in the town, is the evidence of the power, the success, and the wealth of the early merchants and those throughout history. There are lavish estates and landmarks that commemorate some of the most famous of Leicester merchants.

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