The 'Centenary Market' was built in 1971 as a part of the wholesale redevelopment of this area of the town. This redevelopment swept away much terraced housing built along the streets laid out at the time of the new street plan instigated by the Effingham family. The southern end of these streets boasted two variety theatres and a school. In 1851 the plot is shown as containing a large House with extensive walled gardens. The plot is also shown on the 1764 enclosure map.