2023 marks the 900th anniversary of Britain’s oldest hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, as well as London’s oldest parish church, St Bartholomew the Great. In celebration of the momentous occasion, for the first time a service of thanksgiving will be hosted at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by a reception at the City of London’s Guildhall. Doors...Read More
2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), Surveyor to King Charles II and widely regarded as Britain’s greatest architect. The Wren 300 festival is being planned in 2023 to celebrate his extraordinary achievements. It aims to introduce his life and works to a broader audience, inspiring a new generation to explore and...Read More
The 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nicholas Lyons, gave a speech at the London Government Dinner at Mansion House on 12 January. Addressing an audience of senior figures from London Government, he spoke alongside London leaders including the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. An extract from the Lord Mayor’s speech is replicated...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants works hard to raise awareness of environmental issues and the importance of sustainability. Our Liverymen and Freemen have seen how the impact of climate change, and the need for sustainable construction, is changing the way we build in the UK, and while progress has been made, we know there...Read More
Our Winter newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members and guests have enjoyed this year. This issue features the Court Consorts’ Luncheon in September, and details on how you can enter your business or nominate an individual for our Caring for the Environment Award (page 2). We are also...Read More
No Going Back, a Livery Company initiative, supports the rehabilitation of offenders through funding and job offers. Our Company is actively involved with this project, with Past Master Stephen Turner and Court Assistant Simon Lawson on the steering committee. NGB is focussed on jobs in construction and the built environment, which as we know, hold...Read More
10th November 2022 Fellow Liverymen In my previous bulletin, I had the happy task of recounting the sterling work of the City of London and the Livery in honouring the life and work of Her Majesty The Queen in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the summer. Since then, I have had the more sombre duty...Read More
On the 21st October 2022, Richard Hill was installed as our new Master at one of London’s historic Livery Halls – Stationers’ Hall. During his year in office, the Master will be supported by Senior Warden Alan Hawkins and Junior Warden Stephen Boyer (pictured below). The prestigious Installation ceremony also acknowledged the role of other...Read More
Our Livery Company has become a member of the Livery Climate Action Group. The Group was set up in 2021, inspired by the City of London Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy. The strategy aims for the City to be net zero by 2040; for buildings, public spaces and infrastructure to be resilient to climate change; and...Read More
Dear Liverymen and Freemen, Following the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Master has cancelled our event at Apothecaries’ Hall on 16th September in line with the cancellation of other City events. It is an extremely sad time in our National life as we reflect upon the extraordinary life of...Read More
