On behalf of Douglas Borough Council Douglas Mayor Councillor Carol Malarkey has received an album of illuminated addresses created by celebrated local artist Colleen Corlett to mark the local authority’s bestowal of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough on 13 recipients.

Council leader Councillor David Christian explained: ‘The illuminated addresses play a central role in the Freedom of the Borough ceremonies. They not only reflect the diverse achievements of the recipients but are also magnificent pieces of creative art for the freemen and their families to cherish.

‘For this reason the album was commissioned by the Council to serve as a lasting record of the unique artwork Mrs Corlett has produced to honour some of the Island’s most distinguished individuals.’

Presenting the album Mrs Corlett said: ‘I’m delighted to have the opportunity to keep calligraphy techniques alive and to have been privileged to meet some truly wonderful people and help celebrate their life and work.’

The album features the illuminated addresses created by Mrs Corlett for:

His Honour John William Corrin CBE
Mr Ernest Ackary
His Honour Henry William Callow CBE
Mr Geoffrey Ernest Duke OBE
Sir Henry Charles Kerruish OBE
Mr Inkerman Albert Faragher
Mr Frederick A Kennish
Mr George Robert Chatel MBE
Mr Alfred Duggan
Mr Mark Cavendish MBE
The Bee Gees, Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb CBE
12th Regiment, the Royal Artillery
Mr Geoffrey Friend Karran MBE

Photo - Colleen Corlett presents the album of Freedom of the Borough illuminated addresses to Douglas Mayor Carol Malarkey and Council leader Councillor David Christian. Picture Andrew Barton.