Eastbourne Borough Council can confer the title of Honorary Freeman to "persons of distinction and persons who have in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent service to the Borough."
The title is honorary and does not confer any special rights or privileges on the holder.
Eminent people who have received the award include:
- Mr Henry Allingham, Oldest Surviving Veteran of WW1.
Awarded in 2006.
- Ms Martina Navratilova.
Awarded 2004.
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His Grace The Duke of Devonshire:
Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, KG, PC, MC.
Awarded 2002.
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The Territorial Army 56th Signal Squadron (V).
Awarded 2000.
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Mr Alderman Sydney Morris Caffyn, CBE, Hon D Sc.
Awarded 1971
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The Royal Sussex Regiment (now the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment).
Awarded 1951.
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The Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill, KG, OM, CH, MP.
Awarded 1945.
You can download the full list of Eastbourne's Honorary Freemen from 1903 to date.
