List of mayors of Ipswich Borough, Suffolk

Ipswich was created a Borough in 1200 by charter of King John.

Prior to 1835, the officers of Ipswich Corporation, at various times, consisted of:

  • Two bailiffs
  • The high steward
  • Coroner
  • Twelve portmen
  • Twenty-four common council of headboroughs
  • An indefinite number of burgesses or freemen
  • A recorder
  • A town clerk
  • Chamberlains
  • A water bailiff
  • A treasurer
  • Clavigers (record keepers who held the keys to the miniment chest)
  • Sergeants-at-mace
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