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Steven Morson appointed Honorary Editor

Tuesday 2nd February 2021

The Master is delighted to announce the appointment of Guild member Steven Morson as the new Honorary Editor of the Freeman......continue reading

Clerk Christine Cook retires

Thursday 28th January 2021

The Master would like to thank Christine Cook for all her good work as Clerk to the Guild of Freemen......continue reading

Virtual Cheese Tasting, with Real Cheese!

Monday 18th January 2021

Wonderful Virtual Cheese Tasting (with Real Cheese!) last night. Andy Swinscoe of The Courtyard Dairy in Yorkshire is knowledgeable and......continue reading

Virtual Meet the Clerk

Monday 11th January 2021

The Master would like to thank the Court and Members for an excellent turnout for Monday night’s inaugural meet the......continue reading

Jeremy Cross Appointed as Clerk

Monday 4th January 2021

The Master is delighted to welcome the Guild's new Clerk, Jeremy Cross, who took up his post on 4th January......continue reading

Festive Quizgo Bingo

Tuesday 22nd December 2020


The Festive Quizgo Bingo on Thursday, 17th of December, was a pleasant break from the Christmas preparations. Most of the......continue reading

Virtual City Walk - Spitalfields and Clerkenwell

Tuesday 8th December 2020

On Tuesday 8th December, 59 members joined Katie Wignall for our fourth online walk around London. Word has certainly got......continue reading

Post-Covid London Webinar with Sheriff Chris Hayward

Monday 7th December 2020


A vision for the City of London post-Covid.



In these bizarre times it was refreshing to see Sheriff Chris Hayward’s vision......continue reading

Virtual Gin Tasting (Real Gin!) with Greg Dillon

Monday 30th November 2020


By 30th November for many of us who have spent months confined to our own houses, with very little social......continue reading

Virtual New Member Event - Meet the Master and Court

Tuesday 10th November 2020


The Master was delighted to host a "Virtual New Member" event via Zoom. She, and other members of the Court,......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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