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Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Tolsey

 
 
The Tolsey Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 18, 2023
1. The Tolsey Marker
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A 15th century courthouse, once open on the ground floor. One of the courts held here was Pye Powder (French 'pieds poudres'), where market disputes were heard 'whilst the dust was on the feet'.
 
Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
 
Location. 52° 22.083′ N, 2° 43.045′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is on Bull Ring, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Bull Ring, Ludlow, England SY8 1AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bull Ring (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Fish Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 7-10 King Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bull Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Feathers Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); 22 and 23 The Bull Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); 4-5 King Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 17 The Bull Ring (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
 
The Tolsey image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 18, 2023
2. The Tolsey
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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