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Market Square

Fodor's Review:

In Market Square, an open green between Queen and Palace streets along Duke of Gloucester, cattle, seafood, dairy products, fruit, and vegetables were all sold -- as were slaves. Both the market and slave auctions are sometimes reenacted.

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