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ISSUE 18SEPTEMBER 2015
Foreword
A philosophy of being progressive, albeit in a traditional way, is without any shadow of doubt serving to sustain a public trust
that we do.
The Newcastle Town Moors are nationally acknowledged as a most distinctive environmental asset and I would wish to express a big thank you to the many Freemen who are
Contents
4 Spring Clean Up
& Drainage Works
5 Guild Meetings
6 Family Tree
8 St Mary Magdalene &
Holy Jesus Bungalows
10 Grandstand Road
Tree Planting
Guildhall Plaque
11 Hoppings 2015
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Front cover photograph: Kevin BateyGuild swearing in photographs taken byFreemen of Newcastle upon Tyne
Copies available from www.stevebrock.co.uk Tel 01912863430
EditorialThey say time passes quicklywhen you are busy and this hasbeen true for the Freemen, ithas been yet another busyyear for us and here we arealready in the late summer of2015 with issue 18 of our
which has been guided by ournew ‘Editorial Team’ who areshown in this photo; We hope that you enjoy the insight into some of our activities presented in this issue as well as the other articles of interest.
There continues to be a great demand for use of our Town Moor for a wide variety
Committee continues to work to enable as much appropriate public use of the Moors whilst balancing with the need to protect the land, the environment and the facility of air and exercise in peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
As always, we are happy to receive contributions from yourselves for potential inclusion in future issues. In particular items relating to current activities from your own Company would be welcomed.
Edited by Freemen of Newcastle Upon Tyne Editorial Team
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Freemen Magazine, Moor Bank Lodge,
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Superintendents Report
16 ITV Drama
17 BBC Documentary
Tree Maintenance
18 Trade Guilds History
19 Town Moor Aerial
Photography
20 Lord Mayors Parade
21 TMMC Coach Trip
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The Coat of Arms of the
City of Newcastle upon Tyne
pro-active in bringing commitment to our key objectives in this regard. Further, the ongoing support and effective partnership working with Newcastle City Council is a truly complementary strength and to be very much commended.
Our multi-factorial engagement and
in this edition of the Magazine. As ever contributions also welcomed for inclusion in future editions.
Sir Leonard Fenwick CBE
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Guild MeetingsEaster Guild took place on 13th April 2015 in the Guildhall, with the Closed Guild commencing at 10.30am. Close Guild was opened with Prayers by Reverend Kevin Hunt, this was Kevin’s last attendance at Guild as he has accepted a new post in Canada; in appreciation of his service to the Freemen over many years Kevin was presented with a gift by Guild.
are eligible to attend, however all Freemen are eligible to attend the Open Guild; it was good to see that there was a large attendance of Freemen at both Guilds.
be mounted outside of the Guildhall to show the association of the building with the Freemen. The swearing in ceremony then took place with 22 proud new Freemen.
All attendees enjoyed an excellent buffet lunch in the Merchants Hall.
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Devil’s Burn -
Nuns Moor
North - Clear up.In late April of this year The Stewards Committee of the Freemen engaged with Social Enterprise organisation, which provides employment opportunities for young people between 16 and 18 years of age.
Each cohort receives 6 months paid employment, giving them invaluable practical experience. Upon completion, students obtain
rubbish from Devil’s Burn so that the stream could then be cleared of silt and dug down back to its natural bed by our contractor. The group consisted of up to 5 youths and 1
The team recovered 130 bags of rubbish, 2 push bikes, 10 vacuum cleaners along with several
Below are photographs taken before and after the work which indicate the extent of the improvements.
Drainage works -
spring 2015During February and March of this year we began our drainage improvements programme on themain Town Moor. This programme was one of the largest we have tackled in recent years.
foot of the Cow Hills has been removed andreinstated as grazing pasture. This area and the
through it were heavily infested with tree roots because the western end northern boundaries of the pond were heavily planted with water loving trees such as willow and alder along with a few poplars. As a result of all drains being either blocked, collapsed or infested with roots the water was forced to the surface which created a huge wet bog. This mean that around 6 acres of grazing pasture had been submerged and was of no use to the grazing animal or the local wild life populous.
commenced the works
arriving on site. The stock-proof fence around the pond wasremoved and 50 trees were cut down to ease
his plant. Once all of the tree stumps and tree roots had been removed, work on the drainage system commenced. All drains entering the site were picked up and connected into two new main drains, which were installed to take the water around both sides of the former pond. These were then connected into a 2000 litre drainage ring, which was installed at the southern end of the pond site (see pictures).Installing a ring of this size enables us to retain water and allow it to drain away at a slower speed,thus improving the impact on the eastern end
were completed before the cattle returned to graze although the area has been fenced off and re-seeded. It is anticipated that the site will be reopened in time for next year’s grazing season.
Before
After
Guilds discussed a varied and lengthy set of matters relating to the full spectrum of activities and items relevant to Freemen. Open Guild commenced at 12 noon and was attended by the Lord Mayor of
Following the Easter Guild the Chairman of
presentation to the Lord Mayor as this was the last Guild he would attend during his
Penny Marron, Coopers: Alison Barbara Lishman, Coopers: Rachel Elizabeth Colvine, Cordwainers: Niall Andrew Hunter, Cord-wainers: Lee Sample, House Carpenters: Paul Sample, House Carpenters: Karen Wilkinson, House Carpenters: Mark Anthony Kenny, Joiners: Kathleen Margaret Blackhouse, Joiners: John Anthony Hogg, Masters & Mariners: Finlay Macpherson Brown,
Hector Macpherson Brown, Matthew Brown, Ben Inglis, mma Lawson, Graham Lawson, Shani Marie Bishop, Matthew Youll, Karen Patricia Tunstall, Tanners:Sophie Victoria Patterson, Taylors: Georgia Amy Foggin, Taylors: John Michael Foggin, Taylors:
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Firstly, what is available? The compulsory registration of births, deaths and marriages (BDM) was introduced in England and Wales in 1837
in 1855. All Irish records up to 1922 were all held in Dublin when unfortunately the
was burnt down during the Civil War. Copies were held in
Belfast but Irish records are sparse.
of BDM for earlier years. These weren’t held centrally so aren’t comprehensive.Censuses have been held in the UK every ten years since
to give details of households: the last one in the public
census gives the names and ages of members of a household but later censuses
Your Family Tree: how to get started
It has been possible to explore your family history for many years but the internet has made it so much easier. This article attempts to help you get started.
give occupation and place of birth.
There are many other records available including military, shipping lists, probate details, overseas records, press cuttings that are not covered here.
There are records of Freemen.
what records are available and how you can access them.
deaths and marriages plus censuses will enable you to draw up a family tree; the
bones. Actual documents are
county archives, however much of it can be accessed on line. Many websites offer search facilities but I use Ancestry.com. It is generally accepted to have the largest collection apart from
familysearch.org which is the Mormon Church’s site.
per annum, however it can generally be accessed free at libraries.
held on Ancestry aren’t comprehensive but more can be accessed via
National Archives. To view their records you have to register and purchase credits.
are more comprehensive than English ones e.g.
the mother’s name as well as the father’s. I generally search on Ancestry then go
detail if necessary.
added to websites all the time but it is a massive
are not online, they can be
such as Woodhorn for Northumberland or Blandford
And there are masses of
e.g. Tracing Your Northern Ancestors. I only buy a magazine if it has something
research.
To get started, write down what you know about your
parents and grandparents i.e. name, approximate date of birth, where they lived and where they were born. Talk to older family members and get as much information as you can.
You need information about someone born before 1911. Enter their details into the
any search engine you will be given the most probable
the most illuminating as you
a child living with his family thus giving you details of his parents and siblings.
Online records of births and deaths give you register numbers so you can apply for
Marriage records give details of the spouse’s surname.
both parents’ names.
Ancestry provides links to online family trees researched by other subscribers where there appears to be a common ancestor. These can be useful and save you a lot of time but always check that it is a correct match.
be purchased. Ancestry is expensive so go to the
England and Wales (gro.gov.
I have found that birth and
don’t add a lot but marriage
and occupation of the woman’s father.
you have details of your grandparents’ parents then you search for them and go back a further generation and so on.
Of course it’s not all straightforward. It’s said that
it is rare that someone isn’t on the census. The most common reason you can’t
error so search for similar names or use wild card searches. Or they may be living somewhere you’re not expecting even in prison or on a ship. Birthdates are often wrong; either by design or ignorance.
First names were passed down through families, so look for patterns. This can be a curse because you
same name born in the same town around the
are particularly prone to duplication.
But with persistence it’s generally possible to trace a line back to the mid to late 18th century.
It’s very important to record the information that you have accumulated. Books and websites describe various indexing systems. It is very easy to set up a family tree on Ancestry and, if you wish, share details of family members no longer living with other users. The system regularly gives you hints of matches with other family trees and records.
Your family history will give you fascinating insights into how people lived. They moved around more than we think; the idea of an unchanging community is nonsense. There were huge migrations of people in the 19th century. The potato famine in Ireland and highland clearances in
England. Mechanisation of agriculture, the Enclosures Acts and the industrial revolution led to enormous
northern cities. My family the Hiscocks came from
but at Dents Hole Byker in
shipwrights.
poverty: huge families in one dwelling, children aged ten working in mills and pits, twelve year olds sent from home to work as servants and labourers, old people dying in the workhouse.
made and money lost. You
although I certainly haven’t.
Matching the Freemen’s records to your family tree will help you identify Freeman relatives and shed light on how your family lived.
a go and good luck.
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In the 1930s the Freemen decided that the
built forty bungalows on Town Moor land off
last Freemen moved out of the old building in 1937.
probably established in the thirteenth century as an almshouse that cared for people suffering from leprosy and for pilgrims visiting Newcastle. By the twentieth century it had become an almshouse for the poor administered by the City Council.
The two charities were merged in 1957 when
Jesus Trust. It is run by twelve trustees, three of whom are appointed by the Freemen. The charity had substantial funds when it was set up and the investment income and rents received mean that there is enough money to carry out improvements where needed.
The MM accommodation has been updated over the years and there was additional building in the 1990s. There are currently 117 units of accommodation; 38 HJH and 79 MM. Ten of the MM units are especially adapted for assisted living for disabled residents. At one time there was a care home on the site but that has now closed.
The site is now essentially sheltered accommodation although the Trustees and staff encourage residents to live independently. There are staff on site during
St Mary Magdalene and
Holy Jesus Bungalows
The Holy Jesus Hospital (HJH) was an almshouse supporting poor Freemen and their families. Many of us have ancestors who lived and died there. It was built around 1682 by the Mayor and Freemen of Newcastle on the site of an Augustine Priory. The original building is on City Road virtually underneath the Swan House roundabout having survived the redevelopment of Pilgrim Street in the 1960s. It is
for example on Heritage Open Days in September.
Care Alarm system. There is a handyman available to carry out repairs, help can be given with cleaning and the gardens are maintained by contractors. The Trust doesn’t provide personal care but staff will help residents to apply to the Local Authority if necessary.
There are communal areas that residents can use if they wish. There is a dining room providing cooked lunches and café facilities that also acts as a social area and there is a recreation room where residents can play snooker, billiards, darts and board games.
and trips are organised by residents, staff or the Chaplain.
to that they would pay in social housing (currently £71 pw). They also pay half their gas bill and the full cost of their electricity.
The HJH bungalows, which are only suitable for single occupancy, have now become outdated and that part of the site is being redeveloped. The HJH bungalows will be replaced by forty nine state of the art one and two bedroomed bungalows suitable for one or two people. The work is just about to start and should be completed in two to three years. It will be carried out in stages; that is a block of the bungalows will be demolished and rebuilt, then another block and so on. While this is happening, residents will be moved into other properties on the site then returned to new HJH bungalows
All the HJH bungalows plus sixteen MM bungalows are allocated for use by Freemen
of the bungalows available to them. The balance are occupied by tenants who are not Freemen. The Trustees would like to increase occupancy by Freemen.
it must have a charitable purpose and this is
and be a Freeman or the surviving spouse or daughter of a Freeman. Although there used to be rigid rules as to the current residence
Trustees have discretion in dealing with applications and treat each one on its merits. For example at one time applicants had to live
That condition has been dropped.
Applicants must not be in any form of paid employment and this means that they are generally of pensionable age, on average in their mid-70s. At one time an applicant would not be considered if their capital, including a property, exceeded £32,000. The Trustees will now consider applicants whose capital exceeds that amount if there are other factors
a current property that mean that they need support. However you would not be
an equivalent property. The MM properties not allocated to Freemen are occupied by Newcastle residents who meet the same
If you want to apply for a bungalow then your
or one of the administrative staff. They will explain to you how the Trust operates and get some basic information from you. If they think you might be a suitable applicant and you are still interested they will normally send you an application form that asks for details
conditions and interests and hobbies plus your
you at home to go through the application. Applications are then considered by the Trustees and successful applicants are entered on a waiting list. When a property becomes vacant, the Trustees consider the applicants on the waiting list and allocate the property to the one in greatest need, not the person who has been on the list for the longest. However Freemen’s bungalows are allocated to Freemen applicants. There are currently thirty names on the waiting list but most of them are MM applicants.
I say they will normally send you a form because the building works have meant that no new applications are being accepted at the moment but names are being put on another waiting list. When the Trustees start considering applications again, then application forms will be issued to people on this list.
It probably sounds complicated but if you or one of your relatives is interested in applying
ring; it’s a great facility in a great location.
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Grandstand Road
Tree Planting
2015Grandstand Road tree line is currently approaching the end of its natural life span, unfortunately disease and ground conditions are speeding up this process for quite a number of the trees.
We are working closely with the City Council’s arboriculturist’s team to draw up a new planting scheme for the avenue of trees. We met the City Council representatives during the week beginning 3rd August 2015 to discuss the removal of the dead and infected trees, and to look at new species that might thrive better in the verge and thereafter bring a little more colour and diversity to the avenue once they have become established. We are considering reducing the rows of trees from two to one, which will hopefully allow the trees to thrive better and get a stronger root hold. The species of trees we are considering planting are English Oak, Holly and particularly Dutch Elm - there is a new hardier and disease resistant variety now available. The Holly may break the vista up as well as bringing all year colour and berries for the Bird-life.
so that stock can be obtained.Once the dead and diseased trees have been removed, the new trees will be
coming years.
Guildhall PlaqueThe Guildhall has played a major part in the history of the Freemen and the City and continues to play an important role in the activities of Freemen today.
Once at the heart of Governance of the City the Guildhall is the venue for the three Guild meetings per year at which the
in Closed Guild, then in Open Guild with the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk. This is the main
the City, a tradition going back hundreds of years. As part of their efforts to inform the public of the Heritage of the Freemen,
plaque was unveiled at the Easter Guild on 13th April by the Chairman of the Freemen,
mounted on the outside of the Guildhall next to the main entrance door. The Guildhall is a grade 1 listed building so of course this work was done in conjunction with the City Council.
Hoppings 2015
This was another successful year for the Hoppings, with the Freemen of Newcastle taking a lead role. Because
the metal roadway was again installed ensuring that the large rides enjoyed a smooth pull-on, build up and pull off with minimal damage to the turf. A smooth pull on is vital to the success of the event and the metal road is now regarded as an essential element in enabling protection of the surface and a safe and trouble free pull-on.
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A comprehensive marketing campaign commenced several months prior to the event, including TV, Radio, Newspaper, Posters, Website, Social media (Facebook &
the new electronic billboard over the Central Motorway.
The 2015 Hoppings opened
opening taking place on Saturday 20th, the Newcastle Military Show also took
adjacent to the Hoppings and complemented the event.
The opening ceremony was preceded by a rousing march by the Regimental Guards band, and was attended by Chairman of the Freemen of Newcastle Sir Leonard Fenwick, Vice Chairman David Wilson representing the Freemen of Newcastle, President of the Showmen’s Guild David Wallis, Colonel Steve. Hopper TD, Assistant Comd 4 Infantry Brigade representing the Tri-Forces and Lord Mayor Councillor Ian Graham who opened the event; due
to low cloud a scheduled freefall parachute shoot jump was cancelled, the opening ceremony had a very different look this year with armoured vehicles located at each side of the platform, a tour of both events took place.
Once again we were able to bring the very best the industry had to offer with many new attractions
making this premier fair the very best in the country with many of the showmen and public saying it was the best fair ever. One new initiative was to replace the music stage with a picnic area which proved very popular and we hope to develop this over the coming years. We are fortunate to have 16 showmen who volunteer as stewards and are integral to the event providing a link with the showmen’s community and Guild and assisting with any day to day issues from the tenants, for which we are very grateful.
Organisation of the event starts within weeks of the
end of the previous fair, City
the procurement of the infrastructure items such as cabins, toilets and school for the children of the showmen. The Freemen oversee the advertising and PR, site marking out and preparation, administration of the applications and allocation of the various attractions, collection of rents and liaising with the showmen.
We anticipate a revenue surplus again this year, this being achieved by attracting more applications than we can accommodate and ensuring the procurement policy delivered the very best at a competitive price.
Joint meetings take place throughout the year between
various departments, Police, Fire & Rescue Service, St Johns Ambulance, event security, all making up the SAG (Safety Advisory Group) all contributing to the event manual which is pivotal in the event receiving a licence and the success of the event.
Town Moor
Superintendent’s
ReportMy main report in this issue of our magazine may be brief as I have spread items over several articles,each covering different topics in abit more depth.
Our grazing season got underway as usual on the 31st of March of this year. The early months of the season proved very cold and the ground did not warm at a pace that grass likes to grow. Hence grass growth was slow, which in turn, had an effect on the early stocking rates for our graziers. As we approached, the end of May weather conditions had warmed and the grass started to shoot away. By early June we were almost at our grazing quota for the season.
Council employee previously responsible for marking out the Hoppings site, started the lengthy process of preparing the Town Moor Festival site for the annual arrival of the Hoppings. The main grid was completed in
the positions for the individual attractions, and keeping the grid lines continuously cut and marked. This had to be completed by the 10th of June as 1km of aluminium roadway, was to be delivered and laid through the centre of the site, providing a suitable service road for all major rides/equipment attending the main machine row. This is a most valuable resource as it
protects the Moor and keeps reinstatement cost to a minimum.
The weather was very kind for most of the event. Unfortunately, the heavy bursts of rain that we did receive fell at the time of day when most people would be leaving home to visit the Fair. With ground conditions so good the land absorbed all that fell upon it, a result of all the new drainage and land maintenance that has gone into the site over the last few years.
The Army, Navy and Air Force held an event which ran alongside the Hoppings on its opening weekend, and this proved very popular with all who attended the Fair that weekend. The Hoppings site was vacated on the 1st of July; as ground conditions were exceptionally good, the City Council
clearance, which was completed in avery short time. As a result, the site was left in the best condition I have ever witnessed, and I thank them for this.
Moor on the 10th of July - again the weather was very kind and both the events were very well attended, proving that, once again, our Town Moor is a very popular events site and can accommodate a wide range of events.
Friday evening; some 550 people took part in this event. The event carried on over
it was their best event to date with record attendances.
On the 17th of July, the Nuns Moor
Community residing within the West End
consecutive year that Nuns Moor has hosted this event, starting in 2013 when around 300 people attended. This number jumped to
estimates suggest that over 3000 Muslims attended this year.
We now have a short recess in our events calendar and the Town Moor staff arenow concentrating their efforts on pasture topping, and boundary strimming works to tidy the Moors and prolong the grass growth, which will in turn carry the cattle into the back end of our grazing season.
a new Elizabethan fence around the boundary of Little Moor in Gosforth, the new
fence line will enhance the visual impact of the Moor and improve the sight line as people commute into our City, it will also let people know that it is Town Moor Land. I am liaising with Utility Companies regarding the services plans for this area and having agreed on the fence line route, some 700 metres of Elizabethan fencing will be installed to complete these works.
Events still to come
November
(Movember) November
1st January 2016
Kevin Batey
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ITV DramaThe local population were a bit puzzled as to what was happening on the Town Moor
descended on the Town Moor, the episode for series 6 is based around a fairground and being aware of the Hoppings fair the producers made contact to request
saying the size of the location was ideal as the City of Newcastle skyline would be in the background.
With arrangements made, one of our
arrived on site and setup his fairground
commencing from the Monday through to
Brenda Blethyn the star of series along with
Davies, Finn Atkins, Julia Ford assisted by 6
BBC
DocumentaryA year in the life of the Town Moors.
currently collaborating with one of the world’s top wildlife sound recordists - Chris Watson - and two local photographers - Kaleel Zibe and Jacky Longstaff - to document one year in the life of the city’s Town Moor. Capturing the sounds, sights, birds, beasts, people and events in the green lungs of the city.
As well as the many sounds there are interviews by the Chairman of the Freemen
to name but a few.
This ambitious project can be followed by visiting the BBC Newcastle website, just search ‘a year in the life of the Town Moor or by using the link www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02vk0z2
Tree Maintenance
Day to day maintenance within the Moor Bank estate includes the management of trees as can be seen with our staff member Billy Harland doing some necessary tree surgery, Billy was granted time off from his duties with the Freemen of Newcastle to complete a course and is now
Fairground customers were on set along with the entire associated infrastructure which resembled a small City which was based at
she was enjoying shooting the scenes on the Town Moor especially as the weather had been so kind.
As with all commercial events the Freemen
the Town Moors.
Skinners
and
Glovers
The ancient ordinary of
Company is
Weldon, and William Ellerby, aldermen, occur in it. The society were to meet on the Tuesday after Michaelmas every year, unless that festival should fall on a Monday, and then on the Tuesday seven-night following, to choose their stewards, and pass their accounts. The different orders it contained, together with others
Newcastle Guilds
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GoldsmithsThis ancient company was incorporated
them in 1717. (fn. 2) In 1702, this society obtained an assay-master.
bailiffs and good men of Newcastle upon Tyne, to choose in full court by the oath of four and twenty burgesses, four of the most prudent and trusty of their town
other four like persons for the keeping of
and prudent Goldsmiths to be assayers of the money to be made there, and
of the exchange, and send them to the treasurer and barons of the exchequer, to do there what by ancient custom and assize was to be done in that case. By an
ordered how silver should be touched and marked in Bristol, Chester, Exeter,
was sworn assayer at Newcastle in 1759; and when an attempt was made to
evidence before the House of Commons on the subject. Being asked if he knew whether his scales were good ones, he professed his conviction that they were remarkably true. “What would cast
this question was full of the shrewdness and argumentative illustration for which the man was remarkable: “Why, sir, they would be cast by one of the hairs from
of this gentleman is told in the Newcastle Magazine for 1821:- “In one of his jovial
moments, he observed that he durst do what a certain alderman in the town durst not do for his life. This came to the alderman’s ears, and he asked Matthew what was the meaning of his observation. The assay master recollected that the alderman was a person of considerable wealth, and one, as many of such men are, from whom ideas of rank
he, ‘I dare do what you dare not do for your life. ‘The repetition of the language was still more irritating to the alderman, and he exclaimed, in a passion, ‘Well, sir, and what is it you dare do?’ ‘Why, sir,’ replied Matthew, ‘I dare spend the last
Town Moor Aerial
Photography
commissioned
photograph the Town Moor from the air. A company called Macaw Engineering have been selected to carry out the project using highly advanced aerial photography equipment.
with high quality photographic and video technology, and are operated to a stringent set of standards laid out by the Civil Aviation Authority.
It is expected that the photographs and videos produced will be an excellent point of reference for both Freemen and the wider population of Newcastle upon Tyne to highlight the individual moors, their topography and utilisation.
It is expected that the project will commence
favourable weather. Keep an eye on The Freemen of Newcastle website and social media platforms where the videos and photographs will available to be viewed and enjoyed by all.
of a subsequent date, were transcribed into their present order book, 1735. One of these forbade the use of tobacco at their meetings, under a penalty of 3d. for every offence.
The Glovers, one of the bye-trades, occur
meeting-house, at the annual rent of
the year 1703. In 1712, their meeting-house, on the west side of the Black Friars, was repaired at their joint expense. The ordinary of the Glovers’ society, dated
together in procession at the feast of Corpus Christi, in a livery, and play their play at their own charge; to choose annually three stewards; that apprentices should serve seven years, on pain of forfeiting 6s. 8d. “to the light of the said
taken apprentice, nor allowed to work in
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The Lord Mayor’s
Parade 2015
This was the best attended parade for many years with 36 Freemen, most of whom were robed.
The Freemen in their red and blue robes looked splendid. Winding their way towards the Cathedral accompanying the Lord Mayor of the City is an impressive sight.
calendar of the Freemen for many years and has always been a special occasion and the only time in the year when we come together with the City for the pomp
It must always be remembered that the
very strong, next year being the 800th
Mayor of this great city, a Freeman.
It is always good to see regulars attending but this year it was especially nice to see so many newly sworn in Freemen of
however that did not detract from the occasion.
Tea and biscuits were available following the Church service giving the Freemen the opportunity, in a very informal setting, to chat with members of the public and explain what the Freemen are all about, in these days of austerity and urban sprawl they are, in the main, great supporters of the Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne.To the Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne who did not make it in 2015 make a note
TMMC Coach Trip
The Town Moor Money Charity Coach Trip 2015 travelled to the picturesque market town of Keswick in the Lake District. The trip was well attended with around forty souls including several of the trustees.
The coach set off from the front entrance
up a few additional travellers outside the
The journey towards Carlisle took several diversions along the A69 and the B6318
Fort and a few other notable landmarks
normally travel this route by car and don’t get to see much in the way of scenery so the coach journey was particularly enjoyable.
Lunch was well timed, and served at
and service were excellent.
Keswick is a small market town at the top of Derwent Water. We were dropped off right in the middle of town and visitors had the option of visiting the famous market or just exploring the surroundings.
We were drawn to the water’s edge which features an abundance of bird life and a myriad of pleasure vessels whilst a few brave, some say foolhardy, swimmers braced the chilly water. With the sun shining and a gentle breeze to blow away the cobwebs, we enjoyed an overpriced ice cream not far from the Theatre of the Lake.
and, as before, was uniformly excellent. The trip home was just as interesting and included a fair number of excellent photo-
detour whilst circumnavigating the picturesque road works within Newcastle City Centre.
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Michaelmas GuildMonday 12th October 2015
Held upstairs in Newcastle Guildhall (on
only) begins at 10.00 am. At this particular
democratically elected via ballot for the ensuing year.
Open Court of Guild (for all Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne) commences at 12 noon prompt.
You must be seated by 12 noon for the Open Guild in readiness to receive the Lord Mayor.
The meeting concludes with new Freemen being called, and if present being sworn in by the Lord Mayor.
Following the proceedings a buffet lunch is served in the Merchant Adventurers Court.
Bereavements
Angela Allison Tanners Company
John ArmstrongAnn Irwin
Ellen Ruth TurnbullCordwainers Company
Joyce GreenwellBricklayers Company
Alice Ann OliverGladys FletcherHouse CarpentersCompany
Notice Board & Freemen ShopDiary Dates
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The Freemen of
Newcastle shop is open
Freemen of Newcastle uponTyne pin badges are availablenow. The 16mm badge depictsthe armorial bearings of theCity circled by the inscription“Freemen of the City of
The ever popular multi crestedsilk ties are back in stock.
And new for the ladies - 25mm Charm, Necklaces are also available complete on a 60mm chain, both depict the armorial bearings of the City circled by the inscription “Freemen of the City of
Orders to Kevin Batey Town Moor
at Moozr BankLodge, paymentwith order bycheque payableto ‘Freemen ofNewcastle uponTyne’ - the address can be found at the rear of the magazine.
Ties - £27.00
Pin Badge - £3.00
Stick Pin Badge - £4.00
Charm - £6.00
Necklace - £7.00
FreemenMagazine 23
Christmas GuildMonday 18th January 2016
Held upstairs in Newcastle Guildhall (on
only) begins at 10.30 am.
Open Court of Guild (for all Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne) commences at 12 noon prompt.
You must be seated by 12 noon for the Open Guild in readiness to receive the Lord Mayor.
The meeting concludes with new Freemen being called, and if present being sworn in by the Lord Mayor.
Following the proceedings a buffet lunch is served in the Merchant Adventurers Court.
Annual Guild Days
Stewards/
Junior Stewards
Attending Close Guild
Helen BurkettCordwainers Company
Donna ShrigleyTanners Company
Joan WilkinsonBricklayers Company
Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne
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