Wyre Council uses a traditional ceremonial mace as a symbol of the Mayor’s authority during civic events and full Council meetings. The mace is carried by a macebearer preceding the Mayor.
The available public information discusses the general history and symbolism of maces in local government (they evolved from a weapon to an emblem of royal and then mayoral authority) but does not provide specific details on the unique design, material (e.g., silver, gold, gilt), age, or history of the specific mace used by Wyre Council. Many councils have specific designs incorporating local industry or coat of arms.
In the presence of the monarch, the mace is traditionally reversed, signifying that the Mayor is temporarily ceding their authority to the Crown.
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Silver Gilt Key with colourful crest that states ‘Fleetwood’
Silver Gilt Key with colourful crest that states ‘Fleetwood’
HMS Fleetwood May 1937
HMS Fleetwood May 1937
Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan
Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan
Mayoral Mace
Mayoral Mace
Mayoral chain
Mayoral chain
Silver lion presented to The Duke of Lancaster Regiment in 2018
Silver lion presented to The Duke of Lancaster Regiment in 2018
Poulton-le-Fylde Chrysanthemum and Horticulture Perpetual Cup
Poulton-le-Fylde Chrysanthemum and Horticulture Perpetual Cup
Ornate Silver Tray
Ornate Silver Tray
‘Arlanda’ Motor Trawler
‘Arlanda’ Motor Trawler
Ian Perkin merorial trophy
Ian Perkin merorial trophy
Commemorative Tray
Commemorative Tray
Silver double handled trophy
Silver double handled trophy
Poulton-le- Fylde Chrysanthemum and Horticulture Society Challenge Cup
Poulton-le- Fylde Chrysanthemum and Horticulture Society Challenge Cup
HMS Sheraton Trophy
HMS Sheraton Trophy
Small Silver Plate presented to Wyre Council 2001
Small Silver Plate presented to Wyre Council 2001
Ceremonial Trowel celebrating the opening of the ‘New’ Promenade in Cleveleys in 1927
Ceremonial Trowel celebrating the opening of the ‘New’ Promenade in Cleveleys in 1927
Small silver cigarette case – 1958
Small silver cigarette case – 1958
Large Silver cigar case
Large Silver cigar case
Silver Cigarette Case
Silver Cigarette Case
Commemorative Silver Key
Commemorative Silver Key
Marsh Mill in Wyre Ceremonial Trowel
Marsh Mill in Wyre Ceremonial Trowel
Silver Ceremonial Trowel
Silver Ceremonial Trowel
The Regalia and Jewels of the Inner Wheel Club of Thornton Cleveleys – 1938-2021
The Regalia and Jewels of the Inner Wheel Club of Thornton Cleveleys – 1938-2021
World War II medals
World War II medals
Fountain Pen 1933 – Fleetwood Urban District Council
Fountain Pen 1933 – Fleetwood Urban District Council
HMS Fleetwood 1949