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The original mace was taken to Kenya by Lord
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The mayor wears the red robe and hat made by the London robe makers to Queen
Victoria and the gold chain of Office that was presented in 1894 to the former Urban District of Winsford. For many years an additional link was added to record the names of each Chairman and then Mayor. However, it
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The original Town Hall near the river was burnt down in 1946 and the
Council met for many years in a former manufacturer's mansion at Over Hall (now The Loont). This was deemed impractical for modern council business and the Council now has an office in Wyvern House, offices for
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