Golden Swan - Old Town Hall, Market Square, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, UK
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N 51° 59.987 W 000° 59.281
30U E 638117 N 5762925
This magnificent golden swan is right on top of the old town hall in Buckingham.
Waymark Code: WM6639
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/10/2009
Views: 4
The swan is the bird of Buckingham and appears on the local flag. It really catches the light in its prime position and is often the main thing you notice when driving through the town centre.
The town hall was rebuilt in the 18th century after a devastating fire spread through the town.
The swan was a badge of the ancient family of De Bohn, and of the Giffards who were Earls of Buckingham, and then of the Staffords, the first Dukes of Buckingham.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 18th Century
Materials used: Gilded Metal
Location: Buckingham Old Town Hall
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