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Title: Freedom of the city Admission papers
Post by: Titanium on Wednesday 05 July 17 21:02 BST (UK)

I have found a hint on ancestry for a family member which is a "freedom of the city admission papers".  Can anyone shed any light on what that would be or means.
Family name is Stephen Vertue.

Title: Re: Freedom of the city Admission papers
Post by: JJen on Wednesday 05 July 17 21:17 BST (UK)

Hi,

This link will help you to understand about Freedom of the City Admission papers -

http://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/thousands-london-freemen-records-go-online

JJ

Title: Re: Freedom of the city Admission papers
Post by: Titanium on Wednesday 05 July 17 22:26 BST (UK)

Thank you  :)

Title: Re: Freedom of the city Admission papers
Post by: maddys52 on Thursday 06 July 17 02:50 BST (UK)

The wikipedia entry on Freedom of the City is quite informative too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_the_City