Guild News » Court Activities

Court Activities | Court Appointments | News Archive


[View larger image]

The Lord Mayor's Show

12 November 2011

The Master Mr Don Lunn of the Guild of Freemen, together with the representatives of the United Wards' Club, the City Livery Club and the Royal Society of St George (City Branch) sat together in a landau, which was part of the procession of 153 floats and carriages of the Lord Mayor's Show; the City of London's annual spectacle and the world's oldest civic procession in which 6,000 participants made their way along the 3 mile route.


[View larger image]

Silent Ceremony and Presentation Ceremony

11 November 2011

The Master, Mr Don Lunn with the Immediate Past Master Mr Anthony Woodhead and the Senior Warden Mrs Anne Holden attended the Silent Ceremony in the Guildhall before going onto the Guildhall Art Gallery to present the new Lord Mayor Alderman David Wootton with a sterling silver photograph frame to commemorate becoming 684th Lord Mayor of the City of London.


The Lady Moorea Black MBE JP

1 November 2011

4th March 1928 - 21st October 2011

The first lady Master of the Guild of Freemen of the City of London.

An exceptional year as Master with her theme 'Light fingered, with the Lift Footed'. The daughter of the 16th Earl of Huntingdon, The Lady Moorea Black died at home of a broken heart on 21st October 2011, less than a month after the loss of her husband Brinsley Black. She leaves two sons, The Hon. Perecles Wyatt and Octavius Black and a granddaughter, Bronte Black.


[View larger image]


[View larger image]

Freedom of the City of London - His Majesty King Michael I of Romania

28 April 2011

The Master, Mr Don Lunn and Court Members gathered at Guildhall on Thursday 28th April 2011 to witness the granting of the Freedom of the City of London to His Majesty King Michael I of Romania. King Michael was nominated for the Freedom by Past Lord Mayors, Guild Past Master Sir Gavyn Arthur and Nick Anstee. The Clerk to the Chamberlains Court, Murray Craig read to his Majesty the declaration required to new Freemen and thereafter admitted the King to the Freedom of the City.

A few days later a party of Guild Members departed for a 12 day tour of Romania during which the Master, Mr Don Lunn was able to welcome His Majesty King Michael I as an Honorary Royal Member of the Guild of Freemen and present him with a framed Royal Membership Warrant.


[View larger image]

800th Court Meeting

6 April 2011

The Court of the Guild of Freemen celebrated their 800th Court Meeting with a celebratory cake which was cut by the Master, Mr Don Lunn on Wednesday 6th April.


[View larger image]

Presentation - Tallow Chandlers' Hall

27 January 2010

The Mistress of the Guild Miss Carole Blackshaw, receives her Warrant to become a member of the Guild from the Master Sir Gavyn Arthur, at the end of the Court Meeting on Wednesday 27 January 2010.

Past Master Henry Wimburn Sudell Horlock

Past Master Henry Wimburn Sudell Horlock
[View larger image]

Past Master Henry Wimburn Sudell Horlock

17 September 2009

It is with great regret we report the death of Past Master Henry Wimburn Sudell Horlock on Tuesday 25th August 2009.

He was a member of the Court of Common Council from 1969 to 2001, a Member of the Ward of Farringdon Within North Side and was Sheriff in 1972/73.

Beadle

Beadle's badge
[View larger image]

Presentation to the Guild

28 January 2009

At the meeting of the Court of Assistants on 28th January, Past Master Mr Gordon Gentry presented a silver-gilt Beadle's badge to the Guild in commemoration of his year as Master, March 2007 - March 2008.

The badge, made of solid silver with a gilt finish, was designed and made by Grant Macdonald.

On the reverse the badge is inscribed: 'Presented by Gordon M Gentry BSc FRSA FSA Scot to commemorate his year as Master 2007-2008'.

The Master, Deputy Pauline Halliday OBE, graciously accepted the gift on behalf of all members of the Guild and thanked Mr Gentry for his great generosity.

Key to the Company Seal

Key to the Company Seal
[View larger image]

Mr Newbold 'Past Master Clifford J Newbold, DiplArch FRIBA FCIArb'

Mr Newbold 'Past Master Clifford J Newbold, DiplArch FRIBA FCIArb'

Presentation to the Guild

27 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.

The key, made of solid silver, is inscribed with the Guild's coat of arms and the words 'Key to the Company Seal' - which is a symbolic item that is handed over by the outgoing Master to his successor at the Installation Ceremony every year.

The Master, Mr Gordon Gentry, graciously accepted the gift on behalf of all members of the Guild, and asked the Clerk to thank Mr Newbold for his generosity and kindness. All members of the Court added their compliments for the attractiveness and the originality of the gift.

Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear receives his warrant

Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear receives his warrant
[View larger image]

Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear

23 January 2008

Alderman and Sheriff Michael Bear was recently elected to the Guild and collected his warrant.

This news serves to maintain the tradition of Aldermen and Sheriffs becoming members of the Guild.

Alderman and Sheriff Ian Luder

Alderman and Sheriff Ian Luder
[View larger image]

Alderman and Sheriff Ian Luder

21 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 Right Reverend Graeme Knowles AKC
[View larger image]

The Dean of St Pauls is appointed Honorary Chaplain

21 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.

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.

«Previous |  Next»

Top