30 April 2025 Virtual Lecture Dr Kersten Hall (Leeds University), organised by The Clothworkers' Company 19.00 - 20.00 (London time) Zoom details for the event will be sent to registered guests in advance of the lecture. Free virtual event, but…
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Join Clergy Support Trust in celebrating our 370th annual service of thanksgiving and fellowship at St Paul’s Cathedral. This historic City event is anchored by the support of Livery Companies and the City of London, and brings together three cathedral…
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The Faculty of Conflict & Catastrophe Medicine owes its existence to Dr Leslie Payne who died in 2018. He helped establish the Diploma in the Medical Care of Catastrophes (DMCC), which continues to be taught and examined at the Society…
In this full-day event, discover the collections and archives related to the Chelsea Physic Garden, London’s oldest botanic garden founded by the Society of Apothecaries in 1673. You will spend a morning at Apothecaries’ Hall in Blackfriars, the oldest extant…
The highlight of the City Livery Yacht Club’s Programme of Events is the Annual Inter-Livery Regatta from Cowes where entrants battle it out on the Solent for the Lord Mayor's Cup. There is a Welcome Party Buffet at a Cowes…
An invitation to find out more about your eyes - from people who know best! Masters, Prime Wardens and the Upper Bailiff of all Livery Companies and London Guilds will receive invitations via their Clerks. Liverymen of any company can…
To be given by Prof Christopher Highley In this talk Professor Highley will introduce a new digital project that he is part of called Shakespeare’s Theaterscape: London Playhouse Districts (1576-1642). Its goal is to better understand the place of particular…
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The Worshipful Companies of Fuellers and Carmen, supported by The Vintners Company, warmly invite you to an evening of fellowship, fine dining, and purpose at the iconic Vintners’ Hall. This special event supports the Livery Food Initiative, a pan-livery initiative…
The 2025 Livery Weekend has been arranged for Aberdeen, Scotland, on 6-8 June, 2025. The Lord Mayor-designate Alderman Alastair King DL 2024-25 hails from Aberdeen and has been working with local Guilds to arrange a Livery Weekend programme. Those likely…
Katrina Maydom completed her PhD in History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge, where she was funded by the Wellcome Trust. Her thesis investigated the production, trade and consumption of New World drugs in the early British…
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Join the Worshipful Company of Coopers for the fourth annual Coopers' Cask Race, a thrilling and unique event in the heart of the City of London. This spirited competition sees teams of four barrel-rolling their way across the historic Guildhall…
The Coopers’ Cask Race returns to Guildhall Yard on Saturday 21st June 2025, and we are calling on teams from the Livery and Civic community to take up the challenge! Knowing that many of our members are involved with other…
City Beerfest is back this summer for the eleventh year and it's bigger and better than ever! Offering an irresistible choice of beers from some of Britain's finest Brewers and more, tasty street food and fantastic live entertainment — all…
Inter livery golf competition at Verulam in St Albans.
Step into a world of glitz and glamour to join the Sheriffs of the City of London, Alderman Gregory Jones KC and David Chalk, for an unforgettable evening at the 1920s inspired Sheriffs’ Ball! This fun evening of wining and…
The annual ceremony for Freemen to exercise their right to drive sheep over a City bridge. Organised by the Worshipful Company of Woolmen.
Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral, attended by the Musicians' Company. All other Livery Companies are invited; Masters, Wardens and Clerks process. Reception in the Crypt after the service. Details will be circulated to Clerks by email in early July.
Celebrating the Art of Woodturning: Wizardry in Wood 2025 Plaisterers' Hall, London, UK – 28 to 31 October 2025 – The Worshipful Company of Turners is thrilled to announce the return of the acclaimed Wizardry in Wood, occurring every four…
The Woolmen's Annual Sheep Drive over the Thames and accompanying Livery Fair. Freeman of the City can take up their right to take sheep over the Thames.
Check on the organiser’s website that dates and times are correct.
