Aethelfleda Millenary Pageant Costume, Stafford,

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Date:1913

Description:In 1913 a Millenary Pageant was performed in the castle fields to celebrate 1000 years of Stafford's history from its founding in 913 AD by Aethelfleda.

This photograph is of Nora Ramscar Wright, dressed as Aethelfleda, Lady of the Mercians, who founded Stafford in 913 AD.
Nora Ramscar Wright was the youngest daughter of Charles Henry Wright of Tillington Hall.

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Donor ref:P96.006.0097 (18/2682)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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