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Guild Luncheon at The Watermen's Hall on 7th June

Tuesday 8th June 2021

The Master was delighted to welcome more Guild members and guests to lunch at the beautiful Watermen's Hall.

We enjoyed a......continue reading

Guild Luncheon at The Watermen's Hall on 2nd June

Wednesday 2nd June 2021

It was wonderful to finally get back to face to face events for Guild members in the wonderful and historic......continue reading

Virtual Treasures of the Tower Talk and Slideshow

Wednesday 12th May 2021

Thank you to Guild member Garry Wykes for a fascinating talk tonight on the Tower of London and the beautiful......continue reading

Virtual Smoked Salmon Tasting, with real smoked salmon!

Wednesday 28th April 2021

Thank you to Lance Forman of H Forman & Son for an excellent talk about the world's best smoked salmon......continue reading

Virtual City Walk - Royal Exchange & its environs

Wednesday 14th April 2021

The Master would like to thank Peter Cave for a fascinating tour of the Royal Exchange and its environs tonight.......continue reading

Virtual Tour of Lloyd's of London

Wednesday 24th March 2021

An excellent turnout from Guild members this afternoon, over 100 people joined the Zoom call to hear an enlightening talk......continue reading

Virtual Chocolate Tasting (with real chocolate!)

Friday 12th March 2021

Thank you to Jennifer Earle of Chocolate Ecstasy Tours for a fabulous event last night. Her knowledge and passion shone......continue reading

Court Assistant Dorothy Saul-Pooley raising money for the homeless

Tuesday 9th March 2021

I had hoped to walk the Camino to Santiago de Compostela in June this year, to raise funds for Crisis,......continue reading

Condolences to the Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore

Wednesday 3rd February 2021


The Master and all the members of the Guild of Freemen of the City of London send their condolences to......continue reading

Virtual City Walk - Fleet Street and Holborn

Wednesday 3rd February 2021


Thank you to Katie Wignall of lookup.london for another fascinating City tour last night, around Fleet Street and Holborn on......continue reading

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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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Photos of the annual Banquet 2023

Published - Monday 11th December 2023

For photos of the 2023 Annual Banquet at Guildhall

Higher resolution images of the 2023 Annual Banquet at Guildhall are......continue reading

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Guild Member Christopher Edge becomes Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

Published - Thursday 12th October 2023

Congratulations to Guild Member Christopher Edge who on the 11th of October became Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered......continue reading

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A Sqaure Mile Year

Published - Wednesday 26th July 2023

An engaging insight into the City of London's traditions and modern relevance.

By Peter Waine

Paperback - OUT NOW


https://blackspringpressgroup.com/products/a-square-mile-year...continue reading

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