Michael Clay becoming High Sheriff of Glamorgan 1991.

Photograph taken in Cowbridge Town Hall. Michael Clay held this office for a year and chose to be sworn in in the Council Chamber, Cowbridge Town Hall, as opposed to Cardiff Mansion House. A lawyer had to administer the oath, and this was conducted by Mrs Joanna Cory of Penllyn Castle. Names from left to right: John Otto Jones (under sheriff), chaplain, retiring High Sheriff Brian Jones, Sir Norman Lloyd Edwards (Lord lieutenant), Michael Clay taking the oath, Joanna Cory (lawyer). Typed by B. Alden from information supplied by Michael & Catherine Clay, January 2019.

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