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Saturday 15th October 2022
Don't miss the opportunity to unlock the hidden mysteries of the City of London...continue reading
Friday 14th October 2022
Members of the Guild of Freemen exercising the ancient rite of being able to drive sheep into the City of London!...continue reading
Friday 14th October 2022
Thank you to the Master for arranging such an interesting schedule for the Guild holiday in Croatia.
Excursions included the Diocletian’s......continue reading
Friday 14th October 2022
The Master Mr John Garbutt and the Immediate Past Master Mrs Ann-Marie Jefferys and Clerk Kate Pink visited 253 (London) Provost Company in their Barracks in South London. The Master presented the Soldier of the Year award to Lance Corporal Petya Dimova who is a dedicated, determined and enthusiastic soldier who has proved her worth to the Platoon, Company and the British Army. ...continue reading
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Congratulations to the new Sherriffs for 2022 – 2023
Following on from previous years, the Guild is delighted to announce that......continue reading
Tuesday 1st February 2022
The Guild of Freemen is delighted to announce that the Master for 2022 will be John Garbutt, JP....continue reading
Wednesday 6th October 2021
The Master Mrs Ann-Marie Jefferys, her husband Dr David Jefferys and Assistant Clerk Judith Westall visited 253 (London) Provost Company in......continue reading
Sunday 3rd October 2021
Thank you to the Master for arranging such an interesting schedule for the Guild holiday in Malta.
Excursions included the Pro-Cathedral......continue reading
Tuesday 28th September 2021
Guild of Freemen members Aldermen Alison Gowman and Nicholas Lyons were installed as Sheriffs in the Guildhall witnessed at the Admissions Ceremony and afterwards......continue reading
Sunday 26th September 2021
Seventy Guild members and their guests enjoyed a fun day at the Sheep Drive on Southwark Bridge.
We drove the sheep......continue reading
""The Guild was formed in 1908 for all fellow Freemen of the City of London – today we number almost 1,600 members from all backgrounds, and from a wide range of professions. In addition, our Annual Programme is the City’s most extensive. It features events with privileged access for Members and their guests, ranging from opportunities to dine in London’s finest Livery Halls, to less formal activities. Our Annual Banquet is a highlight of the Guild’s calendar and attracts members from all over the world.
Published - Thursday 5th March 2026
Guild Newsletter - February 2026...continue reading
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Read Article >Published - Tuesday 11th November 2025
Congratulations to Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley, who become Sheriffs for 2025/6
We wish them every success in their......continue reading
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