The Handover in pictures

On historic evening of celebration Stephen Bryan JP officially handed over the responsibility of the High Sheriff of Leicestershire at the official declaration which took place at Leicester Cathedral.

The office of High Sheriff of Leicestershire has existed since 1172, with a new appointment made annually. While the exact total number of individuals over 850 years is not explicitly summarised, records show a continuous, yearly, or sometimes joint, appointment of sheriffs from the 13th century to the present

The role of High Sheriff dates as far back as Saxon times, when the role involved maintaining law and order within the county and collecting taxes for the Crown. 

The service was packed with local dignitaries, previous High Sheriffs, the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire the Lord Mayor of Leicester. the Chief Constable and neighbouring counties and representatives from organisations, all marking this historical annual occasion.

Credits to Vince Preston of Life in Pixels and JP Bare