Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Robert Beresford, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1929

Description:The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly elected mayor,Robert Beresford, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross. 1929 marked Beresford's third consecutive year as Mayor of the borough. In the background of the photograph the ironmonger's shop, Mellard and Sons, can be seen along with two Potteries buses - their routes clearly advertised on the side.


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1590s
Queen Elizabeth I Charter of Incorporation, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Queen Elizabeth I Charter of Incorporation, Newcastle-under-Lyme

During the Medieval and Tudor periods many towns received a Charter of Incorporation. A ...

1660s
King Charles II Charter of Extended Rights, Newcastle-under-Lyme
King Charles II Charter of Extended Rights, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Parliamentarians executed King Charles I in 1649. England had no king and became ...

1680s
King James II Charter of Extended Rights, Newcastle-under-Lyme
King James II Charter of Extended Rights, Newcastle-under-Lyme

In 1684 King Charles II forced Newcastle to surrender all its charters. Charters ...

1830s
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Oil on board depicting cartoon detail of images that were considered by the artist ...

1840s
Burgess Lands Map, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Burgess Lands Map, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This map shows the lands held in trust by the Burgesses of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1860s
Ralph Mosley, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Ralph Mosley, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ralph Mosley was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme from 1866 to 1887. He owned a draper’s ...

1880s
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Hand wearing robes and chains of office. He was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1900s
Borough Police, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Borough Police, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Photograph of the Borough Police Force in 1900.

1930s
Guildhall, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Guildhall, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Tarmac being used in the town for the first time.

1950s
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly ...

1960s
Sunday Morning, The Castle Hotel, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Sunday Morning, The Castle Hotel, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This view of The Castle Hotel that stood on the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1990s
The Old Police Station, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Old Police Station, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Watercolour by Alf Fallows depicting the old Police Station in Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...

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Donor ref:PA 268 (22/23266)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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