bassett one Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, Jim Hardie said: Which wording? hes said it would have to mention his charity somehow in the sir bit if he was nominated ,why is his name not on the footpath outside the town hall ,he does a incredible job and i dont think people really realise what a great job he does,its okay saying he does not need mentioning ,but i think he does a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, bassett one said: why is his name not on the footpath outside the town hall He was awarded freeman of the city, which is considered an higher honour than the walk of fame. Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassett one Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 but he deserves that as well,plus in general is our most famous walker ,hes loved by football fans every where inc scotland ,surely he is worth a sir title ,he puts everyone before himself .every mayor who we have invited to our festival to open it offically has said let john speak first hes the most important person here ,i think that says a lot . but we will do the 2nd best ,but come on hes well worth the top option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 28 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said: He was awarded freeman of the city, which is considered an higher honour than the walk of fame. …and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 34 minutes ago, bassett one said: hes said it would have to mention his charity somehow in the sir bit if he was nominated ,why is his name not on the footpath outside the town hall ,he does a incredible job and i dont think people really realise what a great job he does,its okay saying he does not need mentioning ,but i think he does a great job. He’ll have to wait until he’s a lord for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 44 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said: He was awarded freeman of the city, which is considered an higher honour than the walk of fame. How many people know that , I didn’t. A plaque is something tangible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Just now, hackey lad said: How many people know that , I didn’t. A plaque is something tangible. I assume John knows it at the very least - he attended the ceremony and accepted it. Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 minute ago, SheffieldForum said: I assume John knows it at the very least - he attended the ceremony and accepted it. Oh , that’s ok then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horribleblob Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, hackey lad said: How many people know that , I didn’t. A plaque is something tangible. Maybe you were 'out to lunch' in 2019? https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffields-man-with-a-pram-john-burkhill-awarded-freedom-of-the-city-430977 https://sheffnews.com/news/freedom-of-city-john-burkhill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Just now, horribleblob said: Maybe you were 'out to lunch' in 2019? https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/sheffields-man-with-a-pram-john-burkhill-awarded-freedom-of-the-city-430977 https://sheffnews.com/news/freedom-of-city-john-burkhill Maybe I was but those headlines would have disappeared in a night , a plaque should be forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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