Cartoon of Leek Urban District Council Elections, "Bravo Young Leek"

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Date:27th of March 1899

Description:This drawing illustrates the elections race involving town councillors, where the younger man beats the older contestants. All of the men shown are real election candidates.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1800s
View of the Market Place, Leek
View of the Market Place, Leek

1840s
Cross Stitch Sampler
Cross Stitch Sampler

This sampler is the work of 11 year old Catherine Fisher. The scene depicts a Chinese ...

1880s
Certificate of Discharge of Private George Plant, Leek
Certificate of Discharge of Private George Plant, Leek

The certificate confirms the discharge of Private George Plant from the Royal Light ...

1900s
Crowds preparing for a procession, Market Place, Leek
Crowds preparing for a procession, Market Place, Leek

The occasion is thought to be either a Sunday School or Band of Hope procession.

1950s
Carnival Float, Leek Carnival
Carnival Float, Leek Carnival

This float was in the carnival in 1953 the Coronation year of QE II. The front represents ...

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Creators: Mr H Barrow - Creator

Donor ref:1994.605 (20/3827)

Source: Leek Museum:Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

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