Honorary Townsmen of Whitworth

Whitworth has bestowed the Honorary Townsman title on twelve individuals since 1980.

The recipients have all been nominated for the award for their services to the Whitworth community. A Role of Honour can be found on display in the Council Chambers in the Whitworth Town Council offices at the Civic Hall (The Ashcroft).

The twelve Honorary Townsmen of Whitworth are:

• 1980 - Herr Oskar Bohm
• 1982 - Dr John Tierney
• 1985 - Mr Frank Walker
• 1995 - Mr Vincent Clegg
• 1995 - Mr Fred Lord
• 1996 - Mr Jack Wilkinson
• 1999 - Mr Terry Bolton
• 2008 - Mr James Grogan
• 2012 - Mr Tom Aldred
• 2019 - Mrs Anita Farrow
• 2024 - Mr Ronald Alan Neal
• 2024 - Mr Arnold Ashworth BME

Pictured is Mr Ronald Alan Neal, one of the most recent recipients of the Honorary Townsman award, with his family at an event to celebrate this prestigious honour.