MAYOR Ernest Smith was Roman Catholic so for the first time the service was held at St Marys Church. He is in the centre, behind the mace-bearers, flanked by deputy Mayor Tom Smith and the town clerk. This picture was taken outside the church. in 1959.Mayor Ernest Smith was Roman Catholic so for the first time the service was held at St Marys Church. He is in the centre, behind the mace-bearers, flanked by deputy Mayor Tom Smith and the town clerk. This picture was taken outside the church, showing Peacocks butchers, formerly J. F. Flint, on the corner of North Street and Broad Street. All the buildings in the background were demolished and eventually became Premier Court.
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