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
The Maddie Rose Campaign was set up earlier this year in the memory and celebration of the life of Maddie Durdant-Hollamby, an inspirational young woman who was dedicated to showcasing the aspirational careers in the sector she cared for so passionately. The campaign, in partnership with the Construction Youth Trust (CYT), aims to inspire diverse young...Read More
Fellow Liverymen The City of London Corporation and its Livery companies have always had a special relationship with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. I am very fortunate to be the Lord Mayor at the time of the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee – not just a once in a life-time moment, but...Read More
A briefing on topics discussed at the latest Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download here Read More
The Worshipful Company of Woolmen is delighted to announce that farmer, best-selling author and one of the UK’s most-loved broadcasters, Kate Humble will be bringing her passion for nature to the City of London, in support of the Woolmen’s 2022 charity Sheep Drive & Livery Fair, taking place on Sunday 25th September. Kate will be...Read More
The Livery Committee decided that a summary of the results of Livery Giving in terms of grants and volunteering should be published as a small leaflet. The details below deliver the important message that the Livery is an enormous force for good. The three core values of the Livery Companies are: To support their trade,...Read More
The Maddie Rose Campaign aims to “shine a spotlight on the incredible career opportunities” available in the supplier and merchanting sectors, as well as the wider construction and built environment industry, inspiring “diverse young talent to discover the rewarding careers that will enable them to achieve their full potential”. The initiative has been set up...Read More
