grids Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 He has sold millions of records and achieved world-wide acclaim as the frontman of supergroup Coldplay but frontman Chris Martin could be set for his greatest accolade yet - the Freedom of Exeter. A campaign is gathering support for Chris' home city of Exeter to recognise his achievements. The bid that was launched on facebook under the banner 'Chris Martin for Freedom of Exeter Award' and has attracted nearly 200 likes in just a few days. Those behind the campaign have attempted to enlist the support of Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw, the Lord Mayor Percy Prowse and other members of Exeter City Council. The page states: "Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, is yet to be recognised by his hometown. Please like this page so we can bring it to the attention of Exeter City Council." Chris Martin was brought up in Whitestone near Exeter and returned in 2009 for a special home-coming concert at Exeter Castle. The award dates back to the 13th century and recent recipients include civic dignitaries such as David Morrish, who stood down after 50 years in 2011, historic figures such as Lord Nelson and military regiments with links to the city. http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Campaign-launched-Coldplay-frontman-Chris-Martin/story-21741298-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMightBeWrong Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm sure he would love to have the freedom of Exeter, and (if like London) that will mean he can avail of these amazing privileges: .An 'impressive sealed certificate .The right to drive sheep and cattle through the city .The right to a silken rope, if hanged .The right to carry a (his) naked sword in public .The right to be sent home in a taxi and not arrested if found bladdered out of his head Pretty nifty prizes I reckons :wacky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny and the cake Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm sure he would love to have the freedom of Exeter, and (if like London) that will mean he can avail of these amazing privileges: .An 'impressive sealed certificate .The right to drive sheep and cattle through the city .The right to a silken rope, if hanged .The right to carry a (his) naked sword in public .The right to be sent home in a taxi and not arrested if found bladdered out of his head Pretty nifty prizes I reckons :wacky: no right to be the first to use the common spittoon even if thers a queue? damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I hope he wins or not. I don't know if this is a good thing or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 "The right to drive sheep"? :lol: I wonder what Jonny thinks about this :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felinegurl Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 "The right to drive sheep"? :lol: I wonder what Jonny thinks about this :lol: Jonny is marrying Chris and moving to Exeter as we type (assuming spouses also get the benefits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I will be posting this in an article shortly, think it has around 200 likes atm, hopefully we can get it to the thousands, I admire the determination the guy running it has and Chris deserves this for sure, from the place of his birth :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grids Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Awesome, Mr. Coldplaying :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grids Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Martin-For-Freedom-Of-Exeter-Award/321267341368960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grids Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 From the Facebook page, this is where Chris had gone to school in Devon, England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayisawesome Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm sure he would love to have the freedom of Exeter, and (if like London) that will mean he can avail of these amazing privileges: .An 'impressive sealed certificate .The right to drive sheep and cattle through the city .The right to a silken rope, if hanged .The right to carry a (his) naked sword in public .The right to be sent home in a taxi and not arrested if found bladdered out of his head Pretty nifty prizes I reckons :wacky: is no one else going to comment on Chris carrying his naked sword in public :wink3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grids Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 is no one else going to comment on Chris carrying his naked sword in public :wink3: Like this? Well not naked at all :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm sure he would love to have the freedom of Exeter, and (if like London) that will mean he can avail of these amazing privileges: .An 'impressive sealed certificate .The right to drive sheep and cattle through the city .The right to a silken rope, if hanged .The right to carry a (his) naked sword in public .The right to be sent home in a taxi and not arrested if found bladdered out of his head Pretty nifty prizes I reckons :wacky: Photoshop potential here *wink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Now now, no need to give Batman ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grids Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Could Chris Martin from Coldplay be in line for the Freedom of the City? Coldplay singer Chris Martin could be line for another accolade - the Freedom of a Devon City. A campaign is gathering support for the front man's home city of Exeter to recognise his achievements. The bid that was launched on Facebook under the banner 'Chris Martin for Freedom of Exeter Award' and has attracted more than 300 likes in just a few days. A Twitter page @AwardChris has also been set up. Those behind the campaign have attempted to enlist the support of Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw, the Lord Mayor Percy Prowse and other members of Exeter City Council. The page states: "Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, is yet to be recognised by his hometown. Please like this page so we can bring it to the attention of Exeter City Council." Chris Martin was brought up in Whitestone near Exeter and returned in 2009 for a special home-coming concert at Exeter Castle. The award dates back to the 13th century and recent recipients include civic dignitaries such as David Morrish, who stood down after 50 years in 2011, historic figures such as Lord Nelson and military regiments with links to the city. http://www.middevongazette.co.uk/Chris-Martin-Coldplay-line-Freedom-City/story-21746660-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 ^ lol at the profile pic, he looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grids Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/threads/102821-Campaign-to-give-Coldplay’s-Chris-Martin-Freedom-of-Exeter-gains-support?p=5688647&viewfull=1#post5688647 (Marc, would you mind to merge these two threads? Thanks :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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