The City of Coventry Freemen's Guild was re-formed in 1946, with the assistance of the City of London Freemen's Guild. However, the original guild was created in the 14th century, but was disbanded by Henry VIII for the religious connections it then held.

The Guild has civic, moral, charitable and social responsibilities and is non-political, non-sectarian and religiously impartial.

The Guild is recognised officially by the Council and the Master and one other representative have a place in the order of Civic Processions.

Every newly admitted Freeman is invited to join the Guild and thus have the opportunity of keeping in touch with all matters relative to the affairs of the Freemen of the City of Coventry.

In Coventry the only way one can become a Freeman is by servitude, that is by completing an indentured appenticeship within the City of Coventry. This is unique in the country, since other cities introduce their candidates by redemption (by payment) or by patrimony (hereditary father to son or in some cases father to daughter).


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The website was last updated December 2009