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Robbie Williams given the freedom of Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent's most famous crooner Robbie Williams has been awarded the freedom of his home city.
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Robbie thanks Stoke for the freedom & the food!
Tweeting after he was awarded the freedom of his home city Stoke-on-Trent, Robbie Williams joked "thanks for the oatcakes!".
The solo singer and former Take That member was awarded a commemorative scroll by Lord Mayor Majid Khan at the Town Hall yesterday.
Staffordshire oatcakes are synonymous with Stoke - despite the last traditional Oatcake shop closing in 2012.
Robbie Williams given the freedom of Stoke-on-Trent
Robbie Williams has been presented with the Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent at a private ceremony in his home city.
He was awarded a commemorative scroll by Lord Mayor Majid Khan at the Town Hall yesterday.
His parents attended the event along with his wife Ayda and 22-month-old daughter Teddy.
