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Sir Geoff Hurst honoured with Freedom of the City of London

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Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall in recognition of his sporting achievements, with Mark Noble representing West Ham at the ceremony.

No-Guff Summary

  • Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall.
  • The City of London Corporation approved the honour in recognition of his sporting achievements.
  • Mark Noble represented West Ham at the ceremony.
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Hurst receives Freedom of the City of London

Sir Geoff Hurst has added the Freedom of the City of London to a list of honours few footballers could match. He received the award at Guildhall in recognition of his sporting achievements.

The City of London Corporation's elected Court of Common Council approved the honour after nominations from Dame Susan Langley and Chris Hayward. Hurst said it was an unexpected privilege and a great honour.

Mark Noble, himself a Freeman of the City of London, represented West Ham at the ceremony.

Sources

  • West Ham United FC - Official Site (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham and England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his sporting achievements, with Mark Noble attending the Guildhall ceremony.
  • Football.London (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London, with the former West Ham striker describing the honour and reflecting on his 1966 World Cup legacy. Former Hammers captain Mark Noble also praised Hurst’s contribution to West Ham and England.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham legend Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London, reflecting on his achievements for club and country.
  • Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham legend Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London, with Mark Noble representing the club and paying tribute to his contribution.
  • West Ham Till I Die (opens in a new tab) — Reflects on Sir Geoff Hurst receiving the Freedom of the City of London, his West Ham career and his support for the Alzheimer’s Society.