Tour of Durham Cathedral
29th August 2014
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 on a tour of the Cathedral which would include many parts that are not accessible to the general public.
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An Ancient Order Of Freemen Has Appointed Two New Leaders.
3rd February 2014
An ancient order of freemen has appointed two new leaders.
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Four Women Join Durham Freemen
4th November 2013
Sisters Sarah Nattrass and Vicky Heslop, Rebecca Wright and Sandra Allison are sworn in as members of the City of Durham Freemen in a ceremony at Durham Town Hall.
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Six New Durham Freemen
4th November 2013
A priest who worked alongside the late Mother Theresa is one of six newly installed Freemen of Durham City.
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Durham Mental Health Centre Bosses Overjoyed At Public Support
2nd September 2013
The City of Durham Freemen donate £7,000 to Durham mental Health Centre
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Joanne is a Freewoman
12th August 2013
A teaching assistant has joined the ranks of a city’s "freewomen".
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City Freemen Set Modern Membership Record
7th November 2012
Leaders of City of Durham Freemen welcome 11 new members into their eight surviving craft guilds in a ceremony at Durham Town Hall.
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New Members November 2012
7th November 2012
John Heslop, chairman of the Freeman of Durham, and Mayor, Councillor John Wilkinson, with the 11 new members during the event at the Town Hall, in Durham.
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Durham Freemen Top 200
5th November 2012
Freemen set a modern-day membership record, topping 200 for the first time in living memory.
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