The Birthplace Of Freedom
by Retro Images Archive
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The Birthplace Of Freedom
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Retro Images Archive
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St John the Baptist Church at RUNNEMEDE, Mr. WINDSOR, the MAGNA CARTA church, built on the exact spot where, on June 12th 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta, stands as an all time memorial to the birth of freedom and democracy. It is a popular visiting place for American tourists, in particular, who, acutely aware of their National creed of Democratic government, make the pilgrimage to this crucial spot. The Church was built in 1817 on the site of the Norman Church, built in the 12th century. Inside is a copy of the Magna Carta, bearing the seal of England and around it are reproductions of the shields of the 25 Barons chosen to witness the signing and to act as sureties to defend the Act. The common heritage of freedom shared between the British and American people, is symbolized in the church by a silken stars and stripes presented by the Americans in recognition of this inheritance. There exists in the USA a Baronial Order of Magna Carta to which American descendants of the 25 Surety Barons, cure entitled members, The vicar of Egham (and the St John the Baptist Church) is always designated an honorary member. THE MAGNA CARTA CHURCH: The gold and silver insignia of the Baronial Order of Magna Carta, U.S.A. which is worn on special occasions in the church by the Vicar who is Hon. Chaplin of the Order. Members in the United States are descendants of the Surety Barons.
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