Borough Regalia
In 1974 two local professional silversmiths, Andrew
Bray and Robin Beresford designed and manufactured Ashford's Civic
Regalia. These items are comprised of:
- The Mace and stand
- The Mayor's badge and Chain of Office and
Deputy Mayor's badge
- The Mayoress and Deputy Mayoress's badges and
light chains and cases for the insignia
All the pieces are hand made in sterling
standard silver, parcel gilt and leather. The design reflects the
amalgamation of the former five urban and rural districts to form
the present Borough Council.
The regalia was commissioned by the
following individuals and businesses:
- The Mace - Charter Consolidated Services
Limited
- The Mayor's Robe - Kent Woolgrowers Limited
- The Mayor's Hat - Ashford Branch N.F.U
- The Mayor's Gloves and Jabot - Ashford Cattle
Market Company
- The Mayor's Badge - The Geering Family
- The Mayor's Chain of Office - Ashford Chamber
of Commerce and Industry
- Mayor's Jabot - Mrs. Grace Wratten,
Kennington
- Deputy Mayor's Badge and Ribbon - Mr. and
Mrs. H. Gibbs
- Mayoress' Badge and Light Chain - Mr. and Mrs
Colin Ross-Steward
- Deputy Mayoress' Badge and Light Chain -
British Rail, S.E. Division, British Rail Engineering Limited
- Macebearer's Robe, Hat and Gloves - Wye
College
- Lady Mayor's Hat - Soroptimists International
of Ashford
For more information on the Borough Regalia please contact
Member Services on 01233 330564 or email keith.fearon@ashford.gov.uk.
You can also visit our webpage about the Mayor.
This webpage was updated on
4/30/2008