Date:1924 - 1926 (c.)
Description:This event is held on the nearest Monday to Johnson's birthday, on 18th September, every year and commemorates Johnson's penance in Uttoxeter. Johnson's father, Michael Johnson, had a book stall in Uttoxeter and once asked his son to go to the market for him as he was unwell. Johnson refused, but later in his life regretted this, travelled to Uttoxeter, and stood on the spot where his father had his stall, as a penance. The memorial on the Conduit marks the occasion. There is a newspaper reporter on the left of the platform. Photographer: Alfred or Gerald McCann, photographers of High Street, Uttoxeter.
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Market stalls and traders in the Market Place, Uttoxeter. In the foreground china ...
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This event is held on the nearest Monday to Johnson's birthday, on 18th September, every year and commemorates ...
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Creators: Mr Gerald McCann - Creator
Image courtesy of: Mrs G.S. McCann
Donor ref:P76.041.10512 (37/43171)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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