The Saxon mantle Finish:Float frame The Palace of Westminster lies

The Palace of Westminster lies on the north bank of the River Thames

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She is greeted by Mother Needham

from Charmouth

The meeting was held at the Reform Club and was presided over by Mr John Bright

The Saxon mantle Finish:Float frame The Palace of Westminster liesThe Saxon mantle, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic. The mantle flowed in graceful folds, the mode of fastening was either in the centre of the chest or upon one or both shoulders. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).