I represented the Freemen at a dinner of the Clothworkers Guild Trustees held in the Clothworkers Hall in the City of London. It provided me with the opportunity to inform other guests of the history and heritage of the Durham City Freemen together with the current developments taking place. Following the dinner I was given […]
he dinner was extremely successful with 84 guests enjoying dinner in the wonderful setting of the Town Hall. Our Guests this year included, members of Berwick, York and Trinity House Guilds, the President of the Freemen of England and Wales (FEW) and the Master of York Guild. Annual Dinner 2017 We were delighted to have […]
The Town Hall tours were a great success with over 700 visitors attending over the four days. The Freemenâs contribution based on the âHistory of the Freemen and Guild Hallâ, included a 10 minute talk for each of the 8 time-tabled tours. Heritage Open Days â Town Hall Tours 7 â 10 September 2017 I […]
The AGM which was held at the Merchant Adventurers Hall on the 15th – 17th September was attended by Eric Bulmer (Warden of the Plumbersâ Company), Bob Elliott (Warden of the Masonsâ Company), Kathleen Vasey (Warden of the Butchers’ Company), Joe McElwee (Warden of the Cordwainersâ Company and Doris McElwee (Member of the Cordwainersâ Company), representing the […]
For some time now newly admitted members to the Durham City Freemen have asked what happens next and how can they be involved with the organisation. For some time now newly admitted members to the Durham City Freemen have asked what happens next and how can they be involved with the organisation. The creation of […]
Little Newsham Forge near Staindrop is over 200 years old but ceased being a ‘Smithy’ around 1920 and was then utilised by a local farm for a variety of purposes including that of the cowshed. That changed in 1974 when a 24-year-old Arts graduate, born and bred in Durham called Brian Russell started the process […]
With a view to providing opportunities for members of the Plumber’s Company to meet socially in a relaxing and interesting environment, Eric Bulmer, John Booth, Mel Wortley and Haydon Watson of the Plumber’s Company together with Joe McElwee (Cordwainers) and Geof Kitson (Barbers) were met by Nigel Mawson in the restaurant for coffee before embarking […]