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About Freeman of England and Wales
The association was established in 1966 to represent the Freemen bodies in towns and cities throughout England and Wales.
The Freemen of England and Wales today continue to celebrate and participate in their civic heritage, maintaining the traditions and rights that have been passed down through generations.
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To be a Freeman was a significant status, often associated with the prosperity within a community. The routes to becoming a Freeman included patrimony (inheritance from father to son), servitude (completion of an apprenticeship), and redemption (a means of purchase). These paths remain open today, although local customs can vary widely.