Mosaic in the Trestle Market

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Mosaic in the Trestle Market

Image: © Penny Mayes Taken: 3 Sep 2008

This mosaic was produced to mark the 800th anniversary of Leek's charter market. It was designed by local people and made from reclaimed tile fragments. Briefly, the centre-piece represents King John surrounded by acorns and oak leaves. In the 16 segments around the edge are shown the dates, the ancient market cross, rams heads, cattle, chickens, the Saxon cross, churches, monastery, architecture, watermills, canals, railways, embroidery, silk & mills and market stalls today.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.10614
Longitude
-2.024307