[SunkenCiv]

This previously overlooked Magna Carta belonging to the Sandwich Town Council was discovered in archives in Kent. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

[SeeSharp]

This version was issued by King Edward I

Longshanks.

Sure, he reissued Magna Carta in exchange for some revenue. But then he set about systematically dismantling the manorial court system in order to force everyone to use the royal courts.

[Bigg Red]

Such a find!

[Star Traveler]

I saw the Magna Carta, up close and personal (within inches of the document) when it was on tour in the USA back in 1986. When I heard it was on display, I definitely wanted to go and see this document of history!

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The Oregon Art Institute (1219 Southwest Park Avenue; 503-226-2811; admission $2.50, $1.50 for older people and students) has its home on the blocks as does the Oregon Historical Center (1230 Southwest Park Avenue; 503-222-1741), where one of four known copies of Magna Carta is being displayed through Nov. 4. The special exhibition is open seven days a week from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. with an admission charge of $3, $1 for students and older people. This copy of Magna Carta - from Lincoln Cathedral and bearing King John’s seal affixed June 15, 1215, at Runnymede - is being displayed along with a variety of historic English and American documents, paintings and artifacts.

http://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/24/travel/what-s-doing-in-portland-ore.html

[Oratam]

In before the “Magna Carta, so awesome—I have an ancestor who signed it,” posts.

[Joe 6-pack]

Looks like it sustained some damage from ground fire while Brian Williams was transporting it back to England from Iraq.

[afraidfortherepublic]

It looks like the Town Council spilled their ale on it.

[colorado tanker]

Did you want to sell it or pawn it?

OK. I have a buddy . . .

[uncitizen]

Holy ...!

[editor-surveyor]

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That thing is almost in as bad shape as our constitution is after the SCOTUS’ last adventure!

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[newfreep]