Exeter’s Guildhall and its Mace Sergeants from inception to the present day

Name: Exeter’s Guildhall and its Mace Sergeants from inception to the present day
Start: 2026-01-08T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-08T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn

Schedule

Thu Jan 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn | Exeter, EN

Jerry Glazier, a serving Mace Sergeant, will talk about the Guildhall and the role of the Mace Sergeants.
About this Event

There has been a Guildhall in Exeter since at least 1160, with the current building dating from 1330. The building has played a significant, multifunctional role in the city's development since medieval times. Undergoing a number of significant building upgrades, the Guildhall was able to better meet the enhanced demands placed upon it.

Mace Sergeants were appointed by the City Chamber, for the first time, in 1263, expressly to look after the Mayor and Courts in the city.

Jerry Glazier, a serving Mace Sergeant, will talk about the Guildhall and the role of the Mace Sergeants, from their inception to the present day.

If you are a member of the Exeter Local History Society, tickets are free for you - please select a £0 ticket when registering for the event. If you are not a member of the Society, there is a small (£5) entry fee. If you would like to attend as a non-member, please select a non-member ticket when registering.

More information about the Society and its events can be found on the Society's website at www.exeterlocalhistorysociety.co.uk.