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![]() Key to the Company Seal ![]() Mr Newbold 'Past Master Clifford J Newbold, DiplArch FRIBA FCIArb' Presentation to the Guild27 February 2008 At the meeting of the Court of Assistants on Wednesday 27th February, on behalf of Past Master Mr Clifford Newbold, the Clerk presented a silver key to the Guild in commemoration of Mr Newbold's year as Master - March 1989-March 1990 - and of the Guild's centenary.
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![]() Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear receives his warrant Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear23 January 2008 Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear was recently elected to the Guild and collected his warrant.
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![]() Alderman and Sheriff Ian Luder Alderman and Sheriff Ian Luder21 November 2007 Alderman and Sheriff Ian Luder was elected to the Guild on 3rd October 2007 and collected his warrant on 21st November 2007. |
![]() The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles AKC The Dean of St Pauls is appointed Honorary Chaplain21 November 2007 The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles AKC was appointed Honorary Chaplain to the Guild of Freemen and introduced to the Court on 21st November 2007. |
![]() The Clerk to the Chamberlain's Court explains the significance of the Freedom of the City ![]() Members of the Court help some of those who have received the Freedom of the City to display their certificates Guild awards Freedom to members of the RMP12 July 2005 On 12th July, on behalf of the Master, Past Master Sir Anthony Grant welcomed a group of soldiers from the Guild's affiliated Territorial Army unit, 253 Provost Company Royal Military Police, to Guildhall to receive the Freedom of the City. The Court of Assistants had decided to bestow this honour on a number of members of the unit in recognition of their recent and on-going contribution to Queen and Country through their service in Iraq and other areas of conflict in the world. |
![]() The new Master, Mr Leslie Lewis, presents an Illuminated Address to the Immediate Past Master, Alderman Richard Agutter ![]() The Senior Past Master congratulates Mrs Barbara Newman on her appointment as Senior Warden. Mr Gordon Gentry, the Renter Warden, looks on ![]() The Masters' Ladies, past and present - Mrs Lesley Agutter and Mrs Diana Lewis Annual General Meeting 200517 March 2005 On Wednesday 16th March the Guild held its Annual General Meeting at Tallow Chandlers' Hall. 79 Guild members were in attendance; apologies were received from 19 members.
During the course of the Installation Ceremony thanks were expressed to Alderman Richard Agutter for his excellent contribution to the Guild during his tenure, and his achievements were recognized with the presentation of a Past Masters' jewel and an Illuminated Address. |
![]() Past Master Sir Peter Gadsden receives a cheque from the Master Alderman Richard Agutter Charitable Donation16 March 2005 On 16th March the Trustees of the Guild's Benevolent Fund gathered in Tallow Chandlers' Hall to make a presentation to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Development Trust. Past Master Sir Peter Gadsden, who is also the President of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Development Trust, was pleased to receive the donation from the Master, Alderman Richard Agutter. The occasion was particularly memorable as it was Alderman Agutter's last act on behalf of the Guild in his capacity as Master. |
![]() David Cobb in the Ceremony of the Loving Cup with Mrs Hazel Davis ![]() Mr Sheriff David Cobb, CBE receives his membership warrant from the Master ![]() Mr Albert Poggio, MBE receives his membership warrant New Guild Members29 November 2004 At the Court Meeting on the 24th November 2004, the Guild was proud to welcome a number of new members including
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![]() Ceremony in the Chamberlain's Court, Guildhall (photo: Peter Holland) Guild awards Freedom to members of RMP26 November 2004 The Guild was privileged to award the Freedom of the City of London to members of the 253 Provost Company Royal Military Police Volunteers in recognition of their service around the world and in particular in Iraq.
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![]() The Holl Goblets Presentation to the Guild6 October 2004 At the meeting of the Court of Assistants on Wednesday 6th October the Immediate Past Master, Mr Raymond G Holl MBE, kindly presented a set of four silver goblets to the Guild in commemoration of his year as Master - March 2003-March 2004.
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![]() Website of the Freemen of the City of London of North America Honourable Company of Freemen of the City of London of North America celebrates 25 years8 September 2004 This year the Honourable Company celebrates its 25th Anniversary, and the Master, Wardens, Court of Assistants and all Members of the Guild send their warmest congratulations for this achievement. The Honourable Company's aim is to maintain a continuous link with the City of London and, where possible, to strenghten the linkages - commercial, social and personal - between the Company, the City and North America.
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![]() Biography of Sir Peter Gadsden The Life of Sir Peter Gadsden27 June 2004 A biography of one of our distinguished members, Past Master Sir Peter Gadsden, has recently been published by the Ellingham Press.
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Please note: the photographs that illustrate these articles are the copyright of Peter Holland, the Guild's photographer, or of the Guild (unless otherwise stated). Anyone wishing to obtain copies should contact the Guild office.


















