In the 1930s, the bustling Market Place in Bury was home to many unique and interesting shops. Charley Dean's Eye-sight Testing Rooms and Read, Franklin, & Heywood'sMusic Shop were two of the more memorable establishments. Bennall's Tobacconist & Confectioners was a popular spot for those looking for treats or something sweet, while the Star Hotel could be found at the junction of Bamford Road and Market Street. With so much going on around them, the precincts of Market Place saw plenty of life until well after World War II.