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.
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 […]
Proposals to transform a military spectacle into one of the “biggest and most prestigious” in the north of England have been given a major boost by Durham’s Freemen. Proposals to transform a military spectacle into one of the “biggest and most prestigious” in the north of England have been given a major boost by Durham’s […]
Born in Whinney Hill, Jim moved to Misletoe Street and attended St Margaret’s School then the Durham Johnston School. He spent much of his youth pursuing country pastimes around the family’s brickyard ponds at Tursdale, and in WW2 at age 16 he volunteered for the Royal Observer Corps. Called up in 1945 he served in […]
A donation from the City of Durham Freemen will help keep the wheels of an international biking charity turning – by literally providing them with a range of new tools to do the job. Three years ago Recyke y’bike, a north east-based charity established in 2006, took the major step of opening a satellite shop […]
A-Level student Jack Elliott became one of the youngest freemen in Britain when he was sworn-in at a ceremony in Durham’s Guildhall ( May 8th). But his notable achievement was tempered by the knowledge that his sister Beth is still believed to claim the honour of being the country’s youngest – beating him to the […]
Haydon was admitted to the Plumbers’ Company on 8 May 2006 and became a staunch supporter of the Durham City Freemen, regularly attending Guild Days, Members meetings and the Annual Dinner. His engaging personality was evident at these events and he formed many lasting friendships among the members. Haydon Watson (Durham City Freeman)17th February 1937 […]