John Drury (Mayor Of Sandwich)
The following were mayors of Sandwich, Kent, England: *1214: Augar or Algar *Before 1227: Helyas de Kingston and Peter the Baker *1348–1349: William Ive *1376–78: William Ive *1457 John Drury, who was killed in a French attack on the town, and in whose memory the mayor wears a black robe * 1527-8, 1543-4, 1552-3, 1557-1558: John Master (MP) *1555–6, 1559–60: John Manwood *1665–66: James Thurbarne References Sandwich Sandwich, Kent Sandwich A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a po ...

Alderman Henry Watts, Painting At Sandwich Guildhall
An alderman is a member of a Municipal government, municipal assembly or council in many Jurisdiction, jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by Direct election, popular vote, or a council member elected by voters. Etymology The title is derived from the Old English title of ''ealdorman'', literally meaning "elder man", and was used by the chief nobles presiding over shires. Similar titles exist in some Germanic countries, such as the Sweden, Swedish language ', the Danish language, Danish, Low German, Low German language ', and West Frisia, West Frisian language ', the Netherlands, Dutch language ', the (non-Germanic) Finland, Finnish language ' (a borrowing from the Germanic Swedes next door), and the German language, High German ', which all mean "elder man" or "wise man". Usage by country Australia Many local government ...
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Mayors
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a Municipal corporation, municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated. Depending on the system chosen, a mayor may be the chief executive officer of the municipal government, may simply chair a multi-member governing body with little or no independent power, or may play a solely ceremonial role. A mayor's duties and responsibilities may be to appoint and oversee municipal managers and employees, provide basic governmental services to constituents, and execute the laws and ordinances passed by a municipal governing body (or mandated by a state, territorial or national governing body). Options for selection of a mayor include direct election by the public, or selection by an elected governing council or board. The term ''mayor'' ...
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Sandwich, Kent
Sandwich is a town and civil parish in the Dover District of Kent, south-east England. It lies on the River Stour and has a population of 4,985. Sandwich was one of the Cinque Ports and still has many original medieval buildings, including several listed public houses and gates in the old town walls, churches, almshouses and the White Mill. While once a major port, it is now two miles from the sea due to the disappearance of the Wantsum Channel. Its historic centre has been preserved. Sandwich Bay is home to nature reserves and two world-class golf courses, Royal St George's and Prince's. The town is also home to many educational and cultural events. Sandwich also gave its name to the food by way of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and the word ''sandwich'' is now found in several languages. Etymology The place-name 'Sandwich' is first attested in the ''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'', where it appears as ' in 851 and ' in 993. In the ''Domesday Book'' of 1086 it appears as '. T ...
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Kent
Kent is a county in South East England and one of the home counties. It borders Greater London to the north-west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south-west, and Essex to the north across the estuary of the River Thames; it faces the French department of Pas-de-Calais across the Strait of Dover. The county town is Maidstone. It is the fifth most populous county in England, the most populous non-Metropolitan county and the most populous of the home counties. Kent was one of the first British territories to be settled by Germanic tribes, most notably the Jutes, following the withdrawal of the Romans. Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, the oldest cathedral in England, has been the seat of the Archbishops of Canterbury since the conversion of England to Christianity that began in the 6th century with Saint Augustine. Rochester Cathedral in Medway is England's second-oldest cathedral. Located between London and the Strait of Dover, which separates England from mainla ...
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William Ive (Mayor Of Sandwich 1348-1349)
William Ive may refer to: *William Ive (Mayor of Sandwich, 1348–1349) *William Ive (Sandwich MP), MP for Sandwich in 1386, son of the above *William Ive, Coventry preacher and commentator on Loveday, 1458 *William Ive (vice-chancellor), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford in 1461 and 1462 *William Ive, Vice-Admiral of Essex for 1577 *William Ive (Leicester MP) (1597–1641), English MP in 1624 See also *William Ives (other) William Ives or Bill Ives may refer to: * William Bullock Ives (1841–1899), Canadian politician; President of the Privy Council and Minister of Trade and Commerce * William Carlos Ives (1873–1950), Canadian politician * Bill Ives (rugby leagu ...

William Ive (Mayor Of Sandwich, 1348–1349)
William Ive was Mayor of Sandwich Kent, England in 1348–9. He was the father of the Member of Parliament for Sandwich A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a po ..., William Ive, junior. References Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown People from Sandwich, Kent 14th-century English people Mayors of places in Kent {{England-mayor-stub ...
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John Master (MP)
John Master (by 1490–1558) was an English merchant and brewer who was also the MP for the constituency of Sandwich in 1545 for two years and again in 1554 for a few months. He also ran unsuccessfully in 1555. Master was also the mayor of Sandwich The following were mayors of Sandwich, Kent, England: *1214: Augar or Algar *Before 1227: Helyas de Kingston and Peter the Baker *1348–1349: William Ive *1376–78: William Ive *1457 John Drury, who was killed in a French attack on the town, ..., Kent. References 15th-century births 1558 deaths English MPs 1545–1547 English MPs 1554 Mayors of places in Kent {{England-politician-stub ...
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John Manwood (died 1571)
John Manwood (by 1524 – c. 1571), of Sandwich, Kent was an English Member of Parliament for Sandwich in 1571 and Mayor of Sandwich The following were mayors of Sandwich, Kent, England: *1214: Augar or Algar *Before 1227: Helyas de Kingston and Peter the Baker *1348–1349: William Ive *1376–78: William Ive *1457 John Drury, who was killed in a French attack on the town, ... in 1555–6 and 1559–60. References 1571 deaths People from Sandwich, Kent Mayors of places in Kent English MPs 1555 English MPs 1559 Year of birth uncertain {{16thC-England-MP-stub ...
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James Thurbarne
James Thurbarne (1607–1688) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1656 and 1679. Thurbarne was the second son of James Thurbarne lawyer of New Romney, Kent and his wife Mary Estcourt, daughter of Giles Estcourt of Salisbury, Wiltshire. He was a lawyer and became Jurat for Sandwich by 1642. He also became town clerk in 1642. In 1656, Thurbarne was elected Member of Parliament for Sandwich in the Second Protectorate Parliament from which he was secluded. He became warden of St. Thomas's hospital, Sandwich in 1658. In 1659 he was re-elected MP for Sandwich in the Third Protectorate Parliament. He was a member of the county committee for Kent in 1659. In 1660 he was re-elected MP for Sandwich for the Convention Parliament. In August 1660 he became commissioner for assessment for Kent and for Sandwich. King Charles ordered his dismissal as jurat on 27 November 1660, but he was immediately re-elected by the corporation. He was re- ...
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Mayors Of Places In Kent
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated. Depending on the system chosen, a mayor may be the chief executive officer of the municipal government, may simply chair a multi-member governing body with little or no independent power, or may play a solely ceremonial role. A mayor's duties and responsibilities may be to appoint and oversee municipal managers and employees, provide basic governmental services to constituents, and execute the laws and ordinances passed by a municipal governing body (or mandated by a state, territorial or national governing body). Options for selection of a mayor include direct election by the public, or selection by an elected governing council or board. The term ''mayor'' shares a linguistic or ...
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