'Old Altrincham' Old Market Place, Altrincham. Illustration drawn by Basil D Morrison as a Christmas card sent by the Mayor and Mayoress of Altrincham (Alderman and Mrs Ray Hall) in 1969. Inside of card includes historical facts relating to the Old Market Place and Christmas message "May the peace and Joy of Christmas be with you throughout the year from the Major and Mayoress of Altrincham"