List of Freemen of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne explained
The following people, military units, and groups have received the Honorary Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne.Other lists are maintained by the City of Newcastle upon Tyne of those Freemen and women who trace their freedom to the original Trade Gilds of the City, usually by patrimony.
Individuals
17th Century
- William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle: September 1642.
- Sir George Baker: September 1643.
- Sir William Armine: April 1645.
- Richard Barvis: April 1645.
- Robert Fenwick: April 1645.
- Sir Arthur Haselrig: September 1649.
- Edmon Styole: January 1652.
- John Rushforth: August 1652.
- Sidenham: November 1652.
- Thomas Bantiff: January 1653.
- William Hilton: August 1654.
- Colonel Charles Howard: January 1655.
- Sir Thomas Widdrington: September 1657.
- Thomas Parles: February 1660.
- Francis Nicholls: July 1660.
- Colonel Sir Edward Villiers: September 1662.
- Sir William Forster: September 1665.
- Henry Cavendish, Earl of Ogle: June 1667.
- John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale: October 1672.
- James Aire: December 1672.
- John Cockburn: April 1674.
- William Lilburne: July 1674.
- George Johnson: September 1674.
- Lionell Vane: August 1681.
- Robert Mitford: October 1681.
- William Ramsay: September 1683.
- Henry Lambton: September 1685.
- George Johnson: September 1696.
- Sir St John Conyers: September 1697.
- Sir Baldwin Conyers: September 1697.
- John Ord: October 1699.
18th Century
19th Century
20th Century
21st Century
Military Units
Organizations and Groups
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Aung San Suu Kyi WILL be stripped of Newcastle freedom honour. Jonathon. Manning. 8 February 2018. nechronicle.
- Web site: 'Inspirational' Bishop of Newcastle Christine Hardman set to be granted Freedom of the City . Holland . Daniel . 28 August 2021 . The Evening Chronicle Times . 28 August 2021 .
- Web site: Bishop Christine bids farewell as Bishop of Newcastle as she is presented with Freedom of the City . Robinson . James . 21 November 2021 . The Evening Chronicle . 24 November 2021 .
- Web site: Outgoing Bishop of Newcastle gets Freedom of the City . Havery . Gavin . 22 November 2021 . The Northern Echo . 24 November 2021 .
- News: Newcastle legend Shaka Hislop awarded freedom of city . BBC News Tyne and Wear . 3 March 2022 . 18 May 2022 . en.
- Web site: Shaka honoured with Freedom of City award . Trinadad Express . 17 May 2022 . 18 May 2022 . en.
- Web site: Shaka honoured, humbled by Freedom of the City award . Trinadad and Tobago Newsday . 17 May 2022 . 18 May 2022 . en.
- Web site: Musical legend Stevie Wonder given Freedom of the City of Newcastle . ITV . 2 March 2023 . 3 March 2023 . en.
- Web site: Freedom Parade for Royal Regiment of Fusiliers . Hamilton . Angela . 8 September 2021 . Newcastle City Council . 10 September 2021 .
- Web site: Prince Charles takes salute in Newcastle veterans parade. 8 October 2011. BBC. 2 May 2019.
- Web site: Honorary Freemen of the City from 1886 – 1976. City of Newcastle. 2 May 2019.