Date:1955
Description:The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly elected mayor, Ethel Shaw, stands proudly in his regalia in front of the market cross. The sign for the Borough Museum and Art Gallery can be seen behind the group of people. The Museum moved up to 'The Firs' Brampton Park in 1956 from the Lancaster Buildings.
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
This is Newcastle-under-Lyme’s oldest surviving charter. A charter is a formal ...
Watercolour by James Hulse of a view looking from Red Lion Square towards the High ...
This oil painting by James Hulse c. 1839 shows the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...
This map shows the lands held in trust by the Burgesses of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...
Photogragh of the Newcastle Cycling Club with penny-farthing bicycles.
This view of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre from the bottom of the High Street ...
Alderman Robert Beresford is pictured here during his Mayoral year, standing outside ...
Photograph of the Old Bull's Head Inn in Lad Lane. The core of the pub is believed ...
Watercolour streetscene depicting the road sign for Lad Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...
Watercolour by Alston Emery in 1991 showing the frontage of the Laura Ashley shop, ...
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Donor ref:PA 901 (22/26271)
Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme
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