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800th anniversary of Magna Carta celebrated at Tonbridge Castle

By: James Walker

Published: 13:10, 15 June 2015

A prominent artist has handed over a commemorative etching to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.

Maidstone artist Graham Clarke presented Cllr Owen Baldock, the Mayor of Tonbridge and Malling, with the artwork in a small ceremony at Tonbridge Castle this afternoon.

The castle is the former home of Richard de Clare, a baron who played a leading role in the negotiations for the Great Charter.

Artist Graham Clarke hands over an Etching to commemorate the 800th annivesary of sealing of the Magna Carta. From left: Mayoress Christine Baldock Tonbridge Mayor Cllr Owen Baldock Mrs Wendy Clarke and Graham Clarke. Picture by Paul Amos

He was one of the 25 sureties behind the document, which was signed by King John.

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