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We are Durham City Freemen

The Freemen of Durham are the members of the eight Guilds or Companies comprising Barbers, Butchers, Cordwainers, Curriers, Drapers, Joiners, Masons and Plumbers. These Guilds are all that remain of the sixteen in the Middle Ages of which there is written evidence going back as far as 1450.

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Two Women Of Distinction Join The Ranks Of The Freemen

15 May 2023
Two women who distinguished themselves in their chosen careers - one a top European market...
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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of John Bregazzi.
The funeral will take place at Durham Crematorium on the 30th May at 2:00pm.

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John Booth
John Booth
Chairman of the Wardens and Barbers' Company Warden
Kathleen Vasey
Kathleen Vasey
Secretary to the Freemen and Drapers' Company Warden
Eric Bulmer
Eric Bulmer
Chairman of the Charitable Trust and Membership Secretary
Patrick Conway OBE
Patrick Conway OBE
Chairman of Trustees
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Joanne Booth
Joanne Booth
Sheila Kitson
Sheila Kitson
Brian Russell
Brian Russell
Stephen Kitson
Stephen Kitson
Gary Bankhead
Gary Bankhead
Reverend Deborah Veronica Robinson
Reverend Deborah Veronica Robinson
Jervis Smith
Jervis Smith
Jasper Smith
Jasper Smith

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