Aston tomb, St. Mary's Church, Stafford

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Date:1966

Description:Now located in the North Transept, the tomb of Sir Edward Aston of Tixall who died in 1568 and his wife Joan Bollys/Bowles who died 1562. The recumbent effigies have been mutilated. Originally located in the Chancel, which in the 18th century was used as an Assize Court, the damage to Sir Edward's head is said to have been caused by the careless erection of a jury box over the monument.


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1890s
St. Mary's Church, Stafford
St. Mary's Church, Stafford

View of St. Mary's Church, Stafford from south-east. St Mary's Church is Grade 1 ...

1910s
The Zetland Cafe, Market Square, Stafford
The Zetland Cafe, Market Square, Stafford

Agnes Galloway opened the Zetland Café on the first floor of 54a Greengate ...

1930s
Wedding of Samuel Ward and Gertrude Haywood, Stafford
Wedding of Samuel Ward and Gertrude Haywood, Stafford

Gertrude Haywood was the younger sister of Stafford's Chief Fire Officer, Alfred ...

1960s
St Mary's Grove, Stafford
St Mary's Grove, Stafford

Watercolour painting of houses, titled 'St Mary's Grove, Stafford'. Signed bottom ...

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Creators: Dr J.E.C. Peters - Creator

Donor ref:P66.003.2330 (37/52404)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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