local government
Andrew Carnegie Esq Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution for Freedom of the Borough of East Ham. 22nd May 1906. Conferred on Andrew Carnegie Esq L.L.D., as a recognition of the services rendered by him to the Borough. (Acceptance attached.)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection.
Frederick Arthur Warner Esq Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Frederick Arthur Warner Esq., 27th February 1959. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 30 years as a member of the council 1928 - 1958, and as Mayor November 1946 - November 1947. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
George Joseph Stokes Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Alderman George Joseph Stokes J.P., 2nd November 1954. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 31 years as a member of the council 1923 -1926 and since 1929, and as Mayor November 1944 - November 1945. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Cuthbert St Clair Collins Esq Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Cuthbert St Clair Collins Esq, 27th September 1949. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 27 years as a member of the council November 1922 to May 1949, and as Mayor November 1935 - November 1936. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Charles Henry William Ward Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Councillor Charles Henry William Ward J.P., 25th September 1945. In recognition of the distinguished service to the public and the borough during the past 36 years and as a member of the council for 19 years. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
John Thomas Scoulding Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Alderman John Thomas Scoulding J.P., 24th July 1945. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 26 years as a member of the council since 1919, and as Mayor November 1931 - November 1932. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Mrs Daisy Parsons J.P. Freedom of West Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of West Ham on Alderman Mrs Daisy Parsons J.P., 27th September 1949. In recognition of the distinguished public service to the borough during 27 years as a member of the council since 1922, and as Mayor December 1936 - November 1937. First woman to attain Mayoralty of the County Borough. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Mrs Annie Taylor Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of East Ham on Mrs Annie Taylor J.P., 24th January 1950. In recognition of the eminent services rendered to the public and to the Borough, for more than 21 years as a member of the council from 1st November 1927 to 24th May 1949. And as Mayor during the year 1937/38. Being the first woman to attain the Mayoralty of the County Borough. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Thomas Irwin Lethaby Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of East Ham on Alderman Thomas Irwin Lethaby J.P., 24th January 1950. In recognition of the eminent services rendered to the public and to the Borough, for more than 27 years as a member of the council from 1st November 1920 to 2nd November 1925, 1st November 1927 to date. And as Mayor during the year 1929/30. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Charles William Brading Freedom of East Ham
Copy of the resolution to confer Freedom of the Borough of East Ham on Alderman Charles William Brading J.P., 24th January 1950. In recognition of the eminent services rendered to the public and to the Borough, for more than 29 years as a member of the council from 1st November 1920 to date. And as Mayor during the year 1931/32. (acceptance attached)
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection
