All American 4 July party in Cloth Fair

Last Updated on 08/06/2026

Join the Founders’ Company, in partnership with the Benjamin Franklin Museum and St Bartholomew the Great, for a fun, family‑friendly Fourth of July celebration at Founders’ Hall.

Cloth Fair has a special connection to American history. Just next door at St Bartholomew the Great, Benjamin Franklin lived and worked as a young printer during his formative years in London, while nearby in Whitechapel the Liberty Bell, an enduring symbol of the Fourth of July, was cast in 1752 before being shipped to Philadelphia. That link is particularly meaningful for the Founders’ Company, as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry was led in its final years by Alan Hughes, our Immediate Past Master. This celebration is enthusiastically supported by the Master and our American Consort, Tom, who are keen to share the day with as many friends as possible. We think these links make Cloth Fair a fitting and authentic place to celebrate Independence Day with our American friends in London.

Our informal summer event marks 250 years since American Independence, celebrating Independence Day with our American friends living in London and the wider community. The focus is on food, music, games, and good company. A joyful cultural celebration suitable for guests of all ages.