In Commemoration of the 750th anniversary of the Grant of Lavenham's Market Charter in 1257 From Henry, by the grace of God King of England: "Know that we have granted by this our Charter to our beloved and faithful Hugh de Vere, Earl of Oxford, that he and his heirs forever may have a weekly market on Tuesday at his manor of Laneham in the county of Suffolk, and a fair each year lasting for three days ... Given by our hand 15th September in the 41st year of our reign" Arms of de Vere, Earl of Oxford Erected by Lavenham Parish Council, 2007