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The Guild Welcomes Captain Sir Tom Moore

Wednesday 3rd June 2020

Captain Sir Tom Moore was welcomed as an Honorary Member of the Guild of Freemen of the City of London......continue reading

Guild honours Captain Sir Tom Moore

Monday 1st June 2020

Captain Sir Tom Moore will be admitted as an Honorary Member of the Guild of Freemen of the City of......continue reading

Installation of Master and Wardens 2020

Wednesday 25th March 2020

Sadly we couldn't hold our Installation Ceremony this week but CONGRATULATIONS to Ann-Marie Jefferys on her elevation to Master of......continue reading

Master's Final Dinner Haberdashers' Hall

Thursday 5th March 2020


Let's look back to the Master, Neil Redcliffe's, final dinner at Haberdashers' Hall. 135 Guild members and their guests enjoyed......continue reading

Shepherd's Crook Presented to the Chamberlain's Court

Thursday 27th February 2020

The Guild has presented a shepherd’s crook to the Chamberlain’s Court, celebrating the best-known tradition of becoming a Freeman of......continue reading

City Giving Day Launch 2020

Tuesday 25th February 2020

The Master-elect, Ann-Marie Jefferys (who is also Chairman of the Guild of Freemen's Charity Trustees) attended the launch of the......continue reading

Visit to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Lunch

Friday 21st February 2020

The Master arranged a super visit to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. We were privileged to have Graham Holland as......continue reading

Joining and Welcoming Ceremony January 2020

Wednesday 22nd January 2020

The Master and Court were delighted to approve 30 applications for Guild membership and to welcome 19 new members at......continue reading

Burns Supper Leathersellers' Hall

Wednesday 22nd January 2020

That was fun! From the Master, resplendent in highland dress, addressing the haggis (yes, he did learn it!) to the......continue reading

Tour of Mansion House

Monday 13th January 2020


The Master arranged a day out at the Mansion House, the home of the Lord Mayor of the City of......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


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