In the Gentlemen's Magazine for 1782 we find particulars of past mayoral customs at Abingdon, Berkshire.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
The mayoral remembered us, but we did not know him; and we determined to pass on and take up our abode immediately in the ruins.
"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I."
John L. Stephens
The mayoral broke a way through them, and we reached the foot of the terrace.
"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I."
John L. Stephens