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Freedom of the city Admission papers
« 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.

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Re: Freedom of the city Admission papers
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Freedom of the city Admission papers
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 05 July 17 22:26 BST (UK) »
Thank you  :)

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Re: Freedom of the city Admission papers
« Reply #3 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
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