Town Charter Celebrations

Town Charter Celebrations - Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre

By: TJW. Decapitations, by 1010 Media.
Added: 12 July 2010

 In this year, 2010.

Bovey Tracey Celebrates the 750th anniversary of the granting of the Town's Royal Charter.
The Charter was Granted in 1260 to Henry de Tracey and his heirs, by King Henry III.
The Charter permitted a weekly market and three day annual fair to be held in the manor of Bovey Tracey.

The picture shows, four Members of the Bovey Tracey Heritage Trust Committee, modelling a modern replica of a Lady's gown, the Stationmaster's uniform, a friars Habit & a countryman's clothing, as a part of the Towns Royal Charter celebrations.