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Welcome to the Guild

The Guild of Freemen of the City of London is a large association of over 1500 members with a special interest in the City.

All Freemen are welcome to join, whether or not they belong to a Livery Company. Our members range from all genders, ages and backgrounds, with a wide variety of interests. Our social programme is the City’s most extensive, and includes events with privileged access for Guild members, as well as opportunities to dine in some of London’s finest Livery Halls and at our Guildhall Banquet. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is an Honorary Member of the Guild and, while our Centenary Master in 2008, attended the Banquet as well as many other events during her year.

On this site you can find information about our organisation, our charitable activities and the 30 or so social and educational events that we run for our members every year.

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Visit and lunch at H Forman and Son

Wednesday 18th June 2025

Last booking date Friday 6th June. The Master is pleased to offer a visit to H Forman & Son (Formans) which......continue reading

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Black tie dinner at Haberdashers' Hall

Monday 30th June 2025

The Master invites you to join him for a black-tie dinner with appropriate wines at Haberdashers' Hall.

Haberdashers’ first Hall was,......continue reading

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Guided walk around Vauxhall and tea

Thursday 10th July 2025

The Master's wife Angela Waddingham will lead a walk around the Vauxhall / Battersea area. 

We will meet at Vauxhall tube station at......continue reading

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City Walk and pub supper 2

Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Once again, our City Walks will be led by Peter Tompkins, who is a Past Master of the Wax Chandlers......continue reading

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Royal Holloway College visit

Wednesday 10th September 2025

The Master is pleased to offer a bespoke private tour of his alma mater Royal Holloway College in Egham, part......continue reading

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Dinner at Trinity House

Monday 27th October 2025

Following a meeting of the Guild Court and a welcome ceremony for new members, and the Guild AGM; the Master......continue reading

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Our Members

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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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Guild News View All News

Guild Newsletter - January/February 2025

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Guild Newsletter - November 2024

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Guild Newsletter - October 2024

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