Market Square

	The original Market Hall or Moot Hall, "an ugly old timber and plaster Market House standing upon pillars" (Clear 1894, 117) survived until 1840. "Winslow Market House has been sold and is about to be pulled down" (Oxford Chronicle, 19 Sep 1840). Some timbers may survive in nearby buildings, including two pillars in the doorway of 7 Market Square and one under the stucco of The George.
Midgleys' Ironmongers in 1935/6	The same shop in the early 1980s
A near-fatal accident took place outside the shop above in 1879: Bicester Herald, 28 Nov   A TERRIBLE DISASTER AT WINSLOW occurred on Saturday last, November 22, when Thos. Atkins, a groom in the employ of H. R. Lambton, Esq., was, it is feared, fatally injured.  When the extensive stud of spirited hunters, the property of Mr. Lambton, was returning from its usual morning exercise, one of the horses, which had been restive through the street, started at a terrific pace in the middle of the High-street, till it reached Mr. W. H. French’s ironmongery establishment, where its head collided against the plated glass front, smashing the window pane, and a few articles in the shop to atoms.  Atkins, who led the van of the troop of horses, had two under his care, the one he was riding having no saddle.  When he found the animal had the mastery of him, he relinquished his hold of the other, and used his endeavour to guide the one he was on into Horn street, but the horse dashing against the window, threw Atkins with terrible violence against the massive pillars of the doorway, his head receiving the force of the blow, which instantly stunned him.  He was picked up and carried in a chair to his home, blood flowing freely from his ears.  Dr. Newham immediately attended, and did all that medical skill could prescribe, but Atkins remained unconscious, and it is feared will not survive from the effects of an accident of such an alarming nature.  The horse, having done such execution, wrenched its head from the glass, cutting an ugly gash in its neck, and proceeded down “the Walk” till it was brought to a standstill at a stile.  The animal was taken home and placed under the care of a veterinary surgeon.  No fault can be found with the conduct of the groom, who bravely did all in his power to pull the animal the best road, and displayed great forethought in the emergency.  It is noticeable that several accidents have occurred to equestrians proceeding through the street in the same direction as the present case.  Should the runaway clear the Square safely, the turn to Sheep-street cannot be effected without mishap from the sharpness of the corner, and if the many turns into Horn-street are accomplished in safety, there is the imminent risk in the narrow exit from exit from the town at Tinker’s End Lane.  In the present calamitous instance a warm feeling of sympathy is expressed throughout the town with the sufferer, who, in thirty seconds, was precipitated from health and strength to agony and helplessness. [In fact Thomas Atkins survived as he was recorded as a groom living in the High Street in the 1881 Census.]
Fulks & Son (1960s)

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Bicester Herald, 17 Oct 1879
  WINSLOW MICHAELMAS PLEASURE FAIR: was held on Wednesday, October 15.  The Market-square presented a lively appearance, and its tenants drew a large number of servants and others, who are the usual visitors on such occasions, to patronize their wares and amusements.  The noise and clamour of these Market-square gatherings has called forth the ire of some of the inhabitants of that locality, who have memorialized for their demolition; but, we understand, without effect.

Buckingham Advertiser, 16 July 1881
A handsome new three-light gas lamp has just been erected in the centre of the Market-square and no doubt will be found to be a great improvement when the dark evenings come on. [This was reported in all the local newspapers, but some said it had four lights. All photos show it with three.]

Bicester Herald, 19 Oct 1883
  WINSLOW PLEASURE FAIR was held on Wednesday last, October 17, and though somewhat larger than that of the last few years, was but a shadow of the times of which one of the local poets sings: “How jolly were the Winslow fairs when dancing ruled the night, when fiddlers played their favourite airs and chaps and girls got tight.”  The only noticeable feature was that in one of the larger shows when the performers were about to commence the entertainment the high wind took the top of the booth off, and alarmed the visitors.

Buckingham Advertiser, 30 Oct 1886
CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK EXHIBITION.
PRESIDENT- W. SELBY LOWNDES, ESQ.
THE ANNUAL SHOW OF FAT STOCK will be held on the MARKET SQUARE, WINSLOW, on FRIDAY, December 10th, 1886, when the following PRIZES will be offered for competition subject to the Conditions, which may be had of the Hon. Secretary.
[There were classes for the owners and tenant farmers of the following:
CATTLE: Fat ox, fat cow or heifer, fat ox under 4 years, fat maiden heifer.
SHEEP: Fat wether sheep, fat shearling sheep, fat ewes.
PIGS: Fat pig under 12 months, fat pigs under 6 months.]
                                    GEO. WIGLEY, HON. SECRETARY.
Winslow, Oct. 28, 1886.

Buckingham Advertiser, 8 Oct 1887
  THE MARKET SQUARE.- The restrictions on the use of the Square for holding pleasure fairs, circuses, &c., are now removed  Messrs Hillier and Dunkley having canvassed the inhabitants of the Square, got twenty signatures in favour of its being thrown open and only one objection (which was against the use of steam organs), whereupon Mr Wigley gave consent on behalf of the Lord of the Manor.

Bucks Herald, 17 Dec 1887
  The annual Christmas Fat Stock Show and Sale took place here on Friday, Dec 9th, in weather which was fairly favourable.  The quantity of stock sent in to compete for the prizes offered was very good indeed, and the quality was excellent.  There was a splendid lot of cattle and sheep on view, though the supply of pigs was somewhat limited.  The show was held in the Market Square, the arrangements being well devised and admirably carried out by the Committee and Mr. G. Wigley, the hon. sec., who, as in previous years, was most assiduous in his efforts to promote the success of the fair and sale.

Buckingham Advertiser, 29 Dec 1923
BIG MEET AT WINSLOW
WHADDON CHASE PACK IN THE MARKET SQUARE.
  For the past two or three years it has been the custom for the Whaddon Chase Hunt to meet at Winslow Market Square on Boxing Day, and every year there seems to be a bigger gathering.  Doubtless, the rumour, which proved to be unfounded, that the Prince of Wales would hunt with the pack attracted a large number of people, but the fixture is always a popular one, and this year proved no exception to the rule.
  The Market Square was filled with motor cars, traps and cycles, with the hounds in the centre, and the pavement closely packed with pedestrians, and the Square presented a very animated appearance.  The hunters themselves filled up the roadway, among those being: Sir Herbert Leon, Mr. James de Rothschild, Mr. Antony de Rothschild, Col. Smith Bingham, Capt. Lambton, Mr. R. Lambton, Mrs. Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. N. McCorquodale, Mr. E. L. Gosling, Mr. L. Cobham, Mr. P. C. E. Lovett, and a large gathering of farmers.
  Lord Dalmeny’s young daughter, Hon. Helen Primrose, was a picturesque little figure, being dressed in a scarlet coat and velvet cap.  When the Master (Lord Dalmeny) gave the word, the company made their way up the Buckingham Road, through Addington, across to Tuckey, where the covers were drawn.

The premises below have not yet been identified - suggestions welcome

Northampton Mercury, 23 Feb 1793
To MILLINERS
A small HOUSE and SHOP, at an easy Rent, with a neat Assortment of fresh GOODS, to be DISPOSED OF immediately, near the MARKET-PLACE, in Winslow, Bucks — Any Person, with a Capital of 100 l. may purchase the Stock, or Part of the Purchase-Money remain on the Premises, if required — The Stock may be taken at Prime Cost, without any Premium.
For Particulars, enquire (Post-paid) of Mr. Robert Osborn, Ironmonger and Seedsman, Banbury, Oxon.
NB The above was the property of Miss Cox, of Winslow, lately married, and for which reason it is to be disposed of.

Bucks Herald, 26 Oct 1811 (this could be no.15)
To Drapers, &c,
To be SOLD by AUCTION,
By W.Berry,
On Thursday the 31st Day of October, 1811, at the Bell Inn, Winslow Bucks, (punctually at Six o’Clock in the Evening), under such Conditions as shall then be produced, viz.
A Substantial well-built Brick and Tiled MESSUAGE, or TENEMENT, advantageously situated for Trade, in the MARKET-SQUARE, WINSLOW aforesaid; comprising an Entrance-passage in front, on the Right a Neat Parlour, on the Left a good Shop, with Bow-window, three Bed-Chambers, two Garrets, excellent Kitchen, in which is a good Pump, and plenty of Water, back Kitchen or Scullery, Beer and Coal Cellars, and suitable Offices, now in the Occupation of the Proprietor.
The above Estate is in complete Repair (Copyhold of Inheritance, held of the Manor of Winslow aforesaid, subject to Quit Rent, 3d. Herriot when it happens, Fine 6s. Land-Tax 3s 6d) and a desirable situation for a small genteel Family, or a person wishing immediately to enter into Business, as an early Possession may be had.
For further Particulars, enquire of Messrs. WYATT & WILLIS, Solicitors, Winslow, Bucks, who will send a Person to shew the Premises.
Particulars also may be known of the Auctioneer, Aylesbury, Bucks.