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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31 October 2026

The Trustees and the Wardens of the Durham City Freemen are writing to you as a member of one of the Guilds of the Durham…

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26 November 2026

Warden’s and Deputy Warden’s meeting

26 November 2026 18:00 – 26 November 2026 19:15 · Guild Hall, Durham Town Hall

The Warden’s and Deputy Warden’s generally meet in advance of their meetings with the Trustees in order to discuss agenda items and other business. They meet on Thursdays commencing at 6:00 pm.