Description: Quincentenary celebrations (In 1449 Henry VI granted the town its Great Charter, elevating it to 'Town and County of the same Town', making it independent of the County Sheriff and subservient only to the King). Princess Elizabeth inspecting the Guard of Honour (Grenadier Guards Old Comrades Association), outside the Council House. Shown are Princess Elizabeth, Lord Mayor (Alderman W Sharp), Captain F E Greenwood and W A Brownlow (Secretary?).