Henry III bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: In Commemoration of the 750th anniversary of the Grant of Lavenham's Market Charter in 1257 From Henry, by the grace of God King of England: "Know that we have granted by this our Charter to our beloved and faithful Hugh de Vere, Earl of Oxford, that he and his heirs forever may have a weekly market on Tuesday at his manor of Laneham in the county of Suffolk, and a fair each year lasting for three days ... Given by our hand 15th September in the 41st year of our reign" Arms of de Vere, Earl of Oxford Erected by Lavenham Parish Council, 2007 Recorded plaque organisation: Lavenham Parish Council.

King Henry III of England ruled from 1216 to 1272 and is remembered for his efforts in stabilizing the monarchy after the First Barons' War and for his patronage of architectural projects like Westminster Abbey. The plaque commemorates his grant of a market charter to Lavenham, reflecting his administrative role in fostering local economies through such charters.