The Mock Mayor, of Newcastle-under-Lyme by Robert William Buss

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Date:1844

Description:The Mock Mayor by Robert William Buss (1804-1875), oil on canvas,1844.

Scene on the market cross when the townsfolk of Newcastle-under-Lyme held their own election of a 'mock' mayor in parody of the formal election among the councillors. The painting was bequeathed to Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council by Joseph Mayer in 1882.


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1830s
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Oil on board depicting cartoon detail of images that were considered by the artist ...

1850s
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 5
Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 5

These maps were surveyed in 1851 by the Ordnance Survey Department in accordance ...

1870s
John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Gallimore, wearing robes and chains of office. Gallimore was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1900s
Guildhall, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Guildhall, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A view of the rear of the Guildhall, looking down the High Street. The Guildhall ...

1920s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The tram lines visible in the centre of this photograph give the date of pre 1928, ...

1950s
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Mayor Choosing Ceremony for Edward Bond, Market Cross, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Mayor Choosing ceremony is a tradition in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The newly ...

1970s
Octocentenary, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Octocentenary, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A group of people in period costume handing out newspapers advertising Octocentenary ...

1990s
Guildhall and Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Guildhall and Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Watercolour signed by Alf Fallows and dated 1995 depicting the Guildhall clock and ...

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Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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