Film Number |
6722 |
Title |
[ALTRINCHAM COURT LEET MICHAELMAS ASSIZES. 27TH SEPTEMBER 1992] |
Producer |
Frank Ridgway |
Date |
1992 |
Gauge |
VHS |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
27 mins 22 secs |
Description |
Scenes from the Michaelmas Assizes of the Altrincham Court Leet - an ancient form of local government dating from medieval times. The new Provost, Richard Bishop, is appointed as well as the officers of the court, including the 'chimney looker' and the 'ale taster.' Following the session, the new officers' names are called out outside the Town Hall by the town crier. |
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