The charter was signed by James I on 27 April 1613 and marks the beginning of civic governance in Belfast. It established the first Belfast Corporation, the forerunner to today’s council structure, and led to the appointment of the city’s first sovereign, the precursor of the modern day Lord Mayor.
The granting of the charter is part of Belfast’s story which extends both before and after 1613 and was a step on the journey to where Belfast is today.
Together with a number of other Belfast-based organisations, we’ll be marking this significant anniversary with a number of events and initiatives throughout 2013.
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