Clitheroe: Corporation Mace

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iBase ID

269639

Reference identifier

ECL20140128013

Title

Clitheroe: Corporation Mace

Place

Clitheroe

General notes

A mace was, of course, originally a mediaeval weapon of war which came to represent power and authority. This is perhaps best seen in the House of Commons.

The mace in this image was presented in 1672 to the corporation by the Duke of Albermarle and the Outburgesses. It is 1.3 metres long and weighs 5.8 kgs. It is carried before the town Mayor on all ceremonial occasions.

Medium

Glass slide, positive

Original image size

7.26 x 5.14

Year of image

c1900

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Locator

Box C/48

Subjects

Place Names > Clitheroe

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