A hallmark of the rights of the common
man, the Magna Carta Pavilion exhibited one of the
original copies of the Magna Carta (one of the four
calf-skin originals that exist), dating back to Anno
Domini 1215.
In addition, in this Pavilion one could trace one's convict ancestry to the Lincoln Castle courts - and view a medieval display of Lincoln Cathedral England, featuring replicas of the throne, limestone statues from the Cathedral, as well as a plaster model depicting the signing of the document. The Magna Carta was on special loan to the Exposition from Lincoln Cathedral, England, as a part of Australia's Bicentennial celebrations. |