Hello!
I lived in Bolton in the 50's, and even then the market was my favourite. Particularly the fish market - by God - those kippers....! I live in S France now, but when I was in Manchester in the 70's, we went once a week, just for the market.
I hope it's still as good, and maybe someday I'll come back and see!
I lived in Hulton Lane, went to Hindley & Abram Grammar School - a long way from Southern France!
All the best!