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 | | In the 13th century, as part of the barony of Halton, the manor passed to Henry, earl of Lincoln, who by a charter dated 1282 declared the town a free borough, with a gild merchant and numerous privileges, including power to elect a mayor, a catchpole and an aletaster. |
 | | The governing charter, which held force until the Municipal Corporation Act of I8~5, was granted by James I. in 1624, and instituted a mayor, 8 aldermen, 16 capital burgesses, a high steward, ~common-clerk and other officers. |
 | | In 282 Henry, earl of Lincoln, obtained a Saturday market and an eight days fair at the feast of St Peter ad Vincula, and the market is still held under this grant. |
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