Wilson finally finally got round to asking me, 'What does having the "freedom of the town" actually mean?' I confessed that I didn't really know, so we Googled the term and found out.
Basically, Wilson can come and go in Uckfield 'without let or hinderance'. Also, he can drive his sheep across Uckfield Bridge and let them graze in the meadow opposite. 'So I don't get any free stuff?' he asked, despondently.
He sniffed and reflected that a cash prize really would have been more useful, but I cheered him up by pointing out what a unique honour it is, and how proud his family will be.
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