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    I was invited by the Chairman of Dover District Council (Thank You Sue) to attend the investing of an Hereditary Freeman of Dover; this took place yesterday late morning.

    The Freeman's name was Robin Atherden, who came along with his wife and son; all three were lovely people.

    Jon Iveson, Curator of Dover Museum and Dover's Tourism Manager brought along a book with all the names of Freeman of Dover; this book went back to 1666 - just 60 years after the Royal Charter for Dover Harbour Board.

    The first entry of an "Atherden" in the book was 1733 and he was the first Freeman with that name; he was given that hereditary title due to him marrying the daughter of a Mr Gibbon, who was made a Freeman in 1672.

    Some great history there and it was very good to meet him and his wife and son.

    It was a very enjoyable investiture and Robin was very pleased to be there and be presented with a Certificate, a photograph album of sites across the District an engraved tankard.

    His wife works closely with the Mayor near Agincourt and they are working on setting up links with organisations here, with history of WW1 - I thought of Maggie and the DWMP, so will be emailing her.




    Roger

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