Mayors of Ruardean (General)
I am not sure whether the tradition is still alive. The Mayor was supposed to be the tallest man in the village and the last mayor I remember was Jimmy Whittington but he wasn't very tall. Perhaps he was the only one who would take it on. He used to organise the carnivals etc. but I will make some enquiries when I am next in Ruardean and let you know the outcome.
It is likely that your family story is quite true.
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Sylvia Morgan,
2005-05-05, 13:02
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Sylvia Morgan,
2005-06-04, 05:18
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Sylvia,
2005-08-19, 16:49
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Sylvia,
2005-08-19, 16:49
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May,
2005-06-07, 17:49
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Sylvia Morgan,
2005-06-04, 05:18
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2005-10-14, 20:54
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Sylvia Morgan,
2006-08-11, 09:23
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2006-08-11, 09:23
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