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 Brackley Town Council

Brackley Town Council
Town Hall
Market Place
Brackley
Northants
NN13 7AB

Telephone Enquiries: 01280 702441
Fax Enquiries: 01280 709866

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Robes and Regalia

THE MACE

The Town’s Mace is made of silver gilt. Its top is in the form of the State Crown surmounted by a Maltese Cross. It was presented to the Town to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V and is valued at £12,500.

MAYOR’S JEWEL

The Mayor’s Jewel is made from 18ct. gold and shows the Town Crest.
It measures 2.75in. by 3.25in. Made in 1902 at the Accession of Edward VII and is valued at £4,500.

THE MAYOR’S CHAIR

This hand-some piece of furniture was made by one of the Town’s former Mayor’s Councillor John Farmer (1897-1899). It was built in 1897 and is valued at £1,320.

THE MAYOR’S ROBES

The Mayor’s robes are made from red wool with black velvet embellishment and fur collar and sleeves. It is valued at £600, it is still worn ceremonially at the annual Mayor Making and each monthly Council Meeting. It is complimented with a bicorn hat as well as a ruff and chain.


Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers and promoters cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. All the photographs in this booklet were taken by Brackley Photographic