The Freedom of the City is the highest honour bestowed upon a person for services to a particular town, city or region. Delve into the data behind the winners in your city...
Through The Keyhole: A Snapshot
We took a look at those who have been awarded the title of Honorary Freeman in 10 cities across the UK to discover what it takes to be handed the keys, and exactly what the honour entitles you to.
The award itself dates back to medieval times, when it had a huge sway in what you could say or do, from having the right to vote to being able to herd sheep in front of your local town hall. Today it is largely a ceremonial award which offers few perks and is more of a symbol of gratitude from the city to its awardee.
A Look Inside The Keys To Each City
Discover a breakdown of those awarded with the highest honour in your city, alongside interesting facts about freeman in your city and what exactly it entitles you to.
Select a city from the toolbar below to find a full breakdown of who has received the honour in each city, and what exactly it entitles you to.
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Explore The Freemen of the UK
Use the search function to browse those who have been awarded an honorary freedom in cities across the UK.
At Barratt London we celebrate the make-up of a city and respect the hundreds of people who have achieved remarkable feats in their area.
With other 1,700 new honorary Freemen each year, London is a hotbed for heroes, from Croydon to Notting Hill and beyond.
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