HERBERT TERRY was born and grew up in South London attending the Brixton School of Building where he specialised in Plumbing. He then joined a Westminster firm of surveyors where he trained in property management. He entered the Builders’ Merchants industry when he bought National Wallpaper and Building Supply Ltd in Camberwell, a lightside merchant,...Read More
Most of us have heard of Greenwich, or seen it featured in TV programmes on the history of the Navy, watch making or astronomy. Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born there. It’s a World Heritage site. And it’s huge with many grand buildings over a large area. Maritime Greenwich includes the historic town centre...Read More
During his year as Master, Graham has attended many memorable events. Here, the Master reminisces his visit to Ironbridge and attendance at the Founders Day Parade.Read More
On 5th June many Livery companies enjoyed Lunch with Her Majesty the Queen, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at Westminster Hall. The lunch was hosted by Livery companies who were encouraged to invite guests from a cross section of the public from around the country. Over 70 Livery companies attended. Averil and...Read More
The Company held its annual golf day at Tandridge Golf Club in Surrey on Wednesday 18th April. The day was organised by Liveryman Edwin Ray, with Master Graham Ballinger, presenting prizes.Read More
The Company recently hosted its first City & Awards Luncheon. The event took place in the historic Tallow Chandlers’ Hall in London on the 7th March. The Hall was rebuilt in 1666 after the great Fire of London on the site of the original Hall which dated back to the 14th Century. The Awards luncheon...Read More
The Livery supports the IoBM’s ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge’ on 24th October The WCoBM reaffirmed its support for training and education of builders’ merchants by sponsoring the ‘Practical Building Skills Challenge Event’ on 24th October 2012, organised by the Institute of Builders’ Merchants (IoBM). The Master presented a cheque of £500 in support of the...Read More
On the 27th October 2011 Graham Ballinger was installed as the new Master for the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (WCoBM). Graham joined the Livery company in 1995 and was invited onto the Court in 2002 – the route to becoming Master. The evening ended with a superb dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, one of the...Read More
On the 15th September the annual Inter Livery walk took place, with 21 Masters and their associates taking part in an eight and half mile walk around the City of London, visiting 40 Livery Halls. The total number of walkers was 45, the highest attendance yet. The walk started at 9am from the Armourers Hall...Read More
The WCoBM Newsletter has been given a facelift and a new title, The Builders Merchant, to emphasise the Company’s intention to communicate more clearly with the industry. The first revamped issue was printed in April 2011 and is packed with information on new developments, coverage on recent events, interviews with the Master Gary Hopkins, Senior...Read More
