Date:1908
Description:Mayor choosing happened every Charter Day in Newcastle until about 1932. From the 1860s it became the tradition for people to go to the Market Cross and have their photograph taken with the newly chosen Mayor. Here, Mayor Sidney Myott, can be seen with Councillors, the Police, and local people.
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Newcastle was granted a ‘Gild Merchant Charter’ by King Henry III in 1235. A charter ...
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Mayor choosing happened every Charter Day in Newcastle until about 1932. From the 1860s it became the ...
A traditional photograph of crowds pictured with the newly chosen Mayor. In the background can be ...
This procession is seen making its way down the Ironmarket towards the Municipal Hall for the Mayor ...
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Donor ref:PA1003 (22/4270)
Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme
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