The Bower, Lichfield

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Date:May 1920 - May 1939 (c.)

Description:A Baker's float is here seen taking part in the annual Bower procession. The procession is seen opposite the Five Gables on Bore Street, heading towards the Guildhall.

The Bower occurs on Spring Bank Holiday Monday and dates back to the Middle Ages. Townsfolk would attend the Court of Arraye, a custom of holding an annual assembly to review local defence forces, and were then given the rest of the day as a holiday.


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1870s
Engraving of St. Mary's Church and Market Square, Lichfield
Engraving of St. Mary's Church and Market Square, Lichfield

The present church of St. Mary's dates from the late 19th century, having replaced ...

1900s
Portrait of a girl with dog, Lichfield
Portrait of a girl with dog, Lichfield

This photograph was taken by Edgar Bates, a prominent photograph in Lichfield. The ...

1920s
Lichfield Market, Lichfield
Lichfield Market, Lichfield

In 1135 King Stephen granted a charter to Bishop Durdent to hold a market in the ...

1970s
Sheriff's Ride, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield
Sheriff's Ride, Breadmarket Street, Lichfield

The history of the Sherriff's Ride dates back to 1553 when Queen Mary granted Lichfield ...

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