Commemorative medal depicting Preston town hall

Commemorative medal depicting Preston town hall. Obverse: View of the Town Hall. Legend: 'PRESTON TOWN HALL, FOUNDATION STONE LAID 2ND SEPT 1862'. Reverse: On a shield, the Holy Lamb and banner, letters 'P.P.' below. Legend: 'PRESTON GUILD 1862'. (below) 'R. TOWNLEY PARKER ESQUIRE MAYOR'. With a hole for suspension.

Object Details

ID: MEC2981
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: John Moore
Events: Foundation stone laid of Preston Town Hall, 1862
People: Preston Guild; Parker, R. Townley John Moore
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm