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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Warden’s and Deputy Warden’s meeting
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.
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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 City Freemen to let you…
The Wardens and Deputies are always looking for enthusiastic and capable Freemen who are willing to play a role in the management and future development of the Guild. The usual…
