All patients at the University Hospital of North Durham will enjoy the benefits of a financial injection from the city’s freemen that will underpin the development of radio broadcasts throughout the complex. The hospital’s broadcasting service, first established in 1963, is currently run by a 14-strong band of volunteers. They have recently been working with […]
Two city craftsmen, who struck up entirely separate friendships with two leaders of Durham’s ancient craft guilds, were sworn-in as city freemen at the Candlemas ceremony (February 5th). Surveyor Stuart Trow kept a promise to the late John Heslop, the former warden’s chairman, to apply for the freedom, while plumber Alan Oliver’s application was the […]
Double-award winning volunteers, who provide a guiding hand to the tens of thousands of tourists who visit Durham every year, have been given a second cash boost by the city’s freemen. The Durham Pointers received a £4,000 donation from the freemen in 2016 after earning a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The money was used […]
A north east academic, who has led ground-breaking research into the development of self-repairing concrete, was one of the four latest newcomers to be sworn in as freemen at the Martinmas Guild Day. Concrete Academic Cements Long-Standing Family Ties A north east academic, who has led ground-breaking research into the development of self-repairing concrete, was […]
Durham City Freemen present a book token to this years Durham Pointers Children’s Quiz winner. Durham Pointers Children’s Quiz Winner Kathleen Vasey, on behalf of the Durham City Freemen, presents a £25.00 book token to 10 year old Amelia Rees, winner of the Durham Pointers children’s quiz competition.
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 Freemen’s contribution based on the ‘History of the Freemen and Guild Hall’, included a 10 minute talk for each of the 8 time-tabled tours. Heritage Open Days – Town Hall Tours 7 – 10 September 2017 I […]
Bob was born in Durham just before the outbreak of the war, to a family who owned a well established building firm, with whom he served his apprenticeship. He became a meticulous carpenter. Robert Ainsley Elliott 22nd October 1937 – 17th June 2017 Bob was born in Durham just before the outbreak of the war, […]
Two time-served Durham craftsmen have been sworn in as freemen of the city – more than 100 years after they first became eligible to join. Two time-served Durham craftsmen have been sworn in as freemen of the city – more than 100 years after they first became eligible to join. Eighty-five-year-old Norman Johnston – known […]
A face-lift for a dancing facility, catering for children and young adults from vulnerable backgrounds, has taken a big step forward – thanks to the City of Durham Freemen. A face-lift for a dancing facility, catering for children and young adults from vulnerable backgrounds, has taken a big step forward – thanks to the City […]