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Barber's Enduring Influence
Few individuals could claim to have done more to aid Wellington's growth as a market town in the Victorian period than John Barber. Through the establishment of his own Smithfield, he helped to standardise the sale of livestock in Wellington, improve the cleanliness of the town's streets and encourage farmers and residents from the surrounding area into its centre, spending their money on local goods and services. Thanks to Barber, the Wellington Market Company was later able to acquire and develop many services that helped to ensure its own longevity and continued existence as a vital part of the local economy today.