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Cart Marking and lunch

Saturday 19th July 2025

Start: 10.30am | Finish: 3.30pm

Join the Master for a privileged view of the annual Cart Marking event in Guildhall Yard, followed by lunch.

If you book before 28 May, the cost is £120 per adult and £35 for children under 16.  From 28 May, the cost increases by £10-£15 per person.
 
While the public can watch the event from designated areas, this year, Guild members and their guests benefit from restricted access to seating areas in the Yard and the facilities in the Guildhall corridor during the ceremony, followed by a reception and three- course formal lunch with wines in the historic Great Hall.
 
Cart Marking showcases a unique collection of transport dating from the horse and cart to the latest, cleanest, greenest, and safest in use today. The regulation of carts dates back over 750 years to the early days of the City, with the ceremony of Cart Marking evolving over time. Today brings all that history back to life with a modern twist.
 
You will see handcarts, horses and carts, horse-drawn carriages, steam engines, military vehicles and motorcycles together with historic, vintage and specialist vehicles including the latest, powered by electricity and hydrogen, on display.
 
As each vehicle is presented for marking, a commentator tells us about its history and relevance today. A ‘Cart’, in today’s terms, is a vehicle used to transport freight or passengers, for hire or reward. Marking is done by branding (or burning) a number, letter, or symbol on to a wooden block which is attached to the ‘cart’. This was the earliest form of vehicle licensing, and having paid for your licence, a mark would be burnt onto your wooden cart.

The cost is still TBA but will be in the region of £135-£145 per person.

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Annual Banquet at Guildhall

"A veritable tour de force; stunning atmosphere, seriously impressive food and a funny judge..what’s not to like!
Well done everyone" - Mrs J.D.

"A triumph" - Mr A.W."

"..a brilliant evening at Guildhall last night. The event was spectacular and we, our guests and everyone around us enjoyed it tremendously. A great highlight of a fantastic year" - Mr J.H.

"A magnificent evening was had by all" - Mr K.B.

"It really was the most wonderful and unforgettable evening " - Mrs K.J.

"It was a great privilege to be present of Friday evening on such a splendid occasion.  What a truly stunning and memorable evening. The organisation, the pageantry and the attention to detail was remarkable. A and I enjoyed it all enormously" - C H.C.


Master's Final Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall
"Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the dinner last night, super seat thank you! Please convey our thanks to the Master for a wonderful evening, superb food and company and thank him for all his events over the past year, we have had great times.
We now look forward to the next year, different venues and events." - Mr P.B.

Reception and Supper at Grocers' Hall
"My guests and I really really enjoyed the Ceremony and the dinner at Grocers’ Hall last evening, I am still on a high with sheer pleasure, you, everyone there so kind and welcoming". Mrs A R

"It was good to meet you at last and on such an excellent evening in one of the nicest Livery Halls in the City.  Thank you for making it such a special evening for M and me.   It was so well organised and enjoyable.   The food was first class and the company good as well". Mr D B

RNLI Demonstration and Supper at the Little Ship Club
"Thank you SO much for arranging a most enjoyable evening. Once again, I was able to catch up on friends and make new acquantainces - all thanks to you for the excellent place settings.  The weather was kind to us, the food was amazing and everybody around our table was very happy with the service and the meal."  Ms V H

"Following the interesting demonstration Guild Members and their guests retired back inside the Little Ship Club for a stunning two-course supper with some excellent wine and tremendous companionship discussing the RNLI’s great work being achieved on the tidal Thames.​" Mr D K
 
 

 

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