Ward Beadle in civic costume, holding a staff, at a Wardmote Inquest, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

Ward Beadle in civic costume, holding a staff, at a Wardmote Inquest, 1805. Artist: William Henry Pyne

1-239-455 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Ward Beadle in civic costume, holding a staff, at a Wardmote Inquest, 1805. Two further Beadles stand in the distance with two figures operating weighing machinery. Ward Beadles hold an annual meeting on the first Friday in September, known as Wardmotes, when they elect citizens to be their representatives on the Court of Common Council.


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  1. William Henry Pyne, attributed to: British: Artist, designer, engraver
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  1. William Henry Pyne: British: Artist, designer, engraver

Medium
  1. Aquatint

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2244x2800
File Size : 18,408kb


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  1. 27006
  1. 0220002767
  1. 1-239-455
  1. 1239455
  1. 27006
  1. 2767
  1. A4

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