Mayor Butt receives letter from British baroness of 'original Richmond'
This post first published in Mayor Tom Butt’s e-forum forum: By Mayor Tom Butt Today, I received a letter from Angela Felicity Harris, Baroness Harris of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. She serves as deputy speaker of the House of Lords. Baroness Harris claims that her Richmond is the original Richmond, dating from 1071, established by the Normans when they built a castle on ‘riche mont’ – or strong hill. Next year, 2021, will mark the 950 th celebration of Richmond’s founding. Since 1071, Richmond has become a popular name with more than 60 towns and cities and over 100 places ...