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MAYORING CEREMONY WINCHELSEA EAST SUSSEX

Mayoring Ceremony Winchelsea East Sussex.<br />
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Mayor Mr Steven Turner, with Dr John Spencer as his deputy, who will be Mayor for the year 2015/2016.<br />
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There has been a mayor of Winchelsea for over 700 years, with records dating back to 1295. The Mayoring Ceremony takes place annually on Easter Monday, and since 1665 this has been held in the Upper Court Hall.<br />
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The new Mayor is attended by twelve Jurats of the Town, selected annually at the Mayoring. The Mayor is assisted by the Town Clerk, the Chamberlain and the Sergeant-at-Mace.
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WINCHELSEA MAYORING CEREMONY UK
Mayoring Ceremony Winchelsea East Sussex.

Mayor Mr Steven Turner, with Dr John Spencer as his deputy, who will be Mayor for the year 2015/2016.

There has been a mayor of Winchelsea for over 700 years, with records dating back to 1295. The Mayoring Ceremony takes place annually on Easter Monday, and since 1665 this has been held in the Upper Court Hall.

The new Mayor is attended by twelve Jurats of the Town, selected annually at the Mayoring. The...
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Date: 5 Apr 2015
Location: Winchelsea East Sussex UK
Credit: Homer Sykes
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