William Askham

William Askham

William Askham was Lord Mayor of London in 1403-1404.

Career

Askham was an apprentice of the famous City of London fishmonger and Lord Mayor Sir William Walworth. He prospered in his trade and eventually followed in his master's footsteps as Lord Mayor.

Coat of Arms

Askham's arms were blazoned: "Gules, a fesse or between three dolphins embowed argent". This design clearly reflected the arms of the ancient Guild of Fishmongers, similar to those of the present Worshipful Company of Fishmongers (see that article).

ee also

*List of Lord Mayors of London

ources

* [http://www.heraldsnet.org/saitou/parker/Jpglossd.htm William Askham at Heraldsnet.org]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=45070 Fishmongers' Hall and Fish Street Hill]


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