1862 Preston Guild Merchant Medallion

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Preston Guild Medallion 1862

Obverse of Preston Guild Medallion 1862

Reverse of Preston Guild Medallion 1862

Once Every Preston Guild!
"Once every Preston Guild" is a local expression meaning infrequently. In fact the ancient fair called Preston Guild or Preston Guild Merchant is held only once every twenty years. The medallion illustrated is engraved in high relief, and is struck in copper by J. Moore of Birmingham.

Preston
Preston was recognised as a Borough by Royal Charter of Henry II in 1179. This also gave it rights to a fair and market. The Borough was to be run by the freemen of the Guild Merchant. The fair was held at irregular intervals before 1542, and then every 20 years.
The last fair was in 1992, and so the next is due to be held in 2012.

Obverse
The obverse shows a magnificent view of Preston Town Hall, better than any photographic record!
PRESTON TOWN HALL
FOUNDATION STONE LAID
2^ND SEP^R 1862
J. MOORE F. BIRM^M

Reverse
The reverse shows the coat of arms of Preston AND MOTTO p.p., with the inscription:-
PRESTON GUILD
1862
R. TOWNLEY PARKER ESQUIRE
MAYOR

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