London Freedom of the City Admission Papers from the
LMA
Even if your family isn?t from London, most people have at least
one ancestor who followed the Dick Whittington path, travelling
to the capital for work and wages.
Now you can find out if your relatives achieved the ultimate success
in their chosen profession, with new
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London Freedom
of the City Admission Papers, 1681-1925, reveals almost 600,000
of London's citizens who were awarded one of the City?s greatest
honours.
From aldermen and constables to merchants and stonemasons, it includes
prominent men and women from all walks of life.
In many cases, the privileges that with the Freedom of the City
were essential to people's livelihoods.
Freemen could vote in civic elections, drive livestock over London
Bridge, and even carry a naked sword in public! Plus, of course,
the title gave them an elevated status when dealing with clients
and customers.
Find your ancestors in these records, and you?ll discover intimate
details about their lives.
You may also find information about the people that taught them
their trades - effectively giving them the chance to earn a decent
living.
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records now.
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