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Virtual Afternoon Tea with the Master and Lord Mayor

Monday 29th June 2020

Another "first" for the Guild - our first virtual event! The Master was delighted to welcome Guild members who joined......continue reading

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

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Guild Newsletter - November 2025

Published - Wednesday 26th November 2025

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Guild Members Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley become Sheriffs for 2025/6

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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Guild Newsletter September 2025

Published - Tuesday 23rd September 2025

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