The City Unlocked is a new publication that celebrates the history of the Livery Company, tracing the history of the City of London through portraits of the individual Livery Companies. Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is delighted to have contributed to the publication, which will be published in July 2025. Beginning in Medieval London, with...Read More
The beginning of a new year is a time of reflection, with many of us setting New Year’s resolutions as we look to make a fresh start and introduce changes that will improve our lives. These resolutions often involve wanting to learn a new skill, get promoted, or in some way taking steps to boost...Read More
Our Winter 2024 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members and guests have enjoyed this year. In this issue we introduce all the new Liverymen and Freemen who have joined the Company since the start of the year. We also hear from both new Master Steve Boyer about his...Read More
Entries to our ‘Caring for the Environment Award’ are now open and we are once again asking our Liverymen and Freemen to demonstrate their sustainable efforts in areas of waste management, operations, manufacturing processes, packaging or product development. Leading entries will also show the positive impact of an individual or company’s sustainable efforts on wellbeing,...Read More
The Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG) has released its Autumn Newsletter, outlining future LCAG events, as well as links to news coverage of LCAG members and their work towards achieving net zero. You can also learn about the latest Companies to join LCAG and find links to the London Climate Resilience Review, which contains 50...Read More
Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli The 695th Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London has issued his farewell bulletin, reflecting on his time as Mayor and updating some of the Mayor’s Initiatives and latest Livery developments. You can read and download the full Bulletin by clicking here.Read More
Steve Boyer has been installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) for the coming year. The installation took place on Friday 18 October 2024 at Mansion House, one of London’s most prestigious and historic Livery Halls and the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. Steve Boyer is...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has welcomed nine new Liverymen to the company during the Installation Court General on Friday 18 October, 2024. The nine new Liverymen clothed at the Court were: James Parlato Lee Gillman Richard Bowes Adrian Shelley Ian Lock Chris Dawson David Millward Martin Moran Chris Maityard The Liverymen are pictured...Read More
The Livery Committee has issued the Livery Briefing document for October 2024, which explores the recent election of the Chair and Deputy Chair, gives an overview of recent events undertaken by the Lord Mayor, and outlines the upcoming Livery Climate Action Group Conference, as well as future events taking place in the City. You can...Read More
Last June was a momentous occasion in St Paul’s choral history, when the first two girls, Lois and Lila, were formally admitted to the Cathedral Choir. On Sunday they were joined by a further three girls, who have also all successfully passed their probation to become full Choristers. For now, the girls are singing and...Read More
