Italian Renaissance Ceramics at Apothecaries Hall To be given by Justin Raccanello Visitors to Apothecaries’ Hall walk past its amazing collection of drug jars on every visit, in the Shop, the Armada Hall, and the Parlour. A small number were…
Dr Tessa Murdoch FSA worked at the Museum of London from 1981-1990 and at the V&A from 1990-2021. Her book Europe Divided: Huguenot Refugee Art and Culture was published by the V&A in November 2021. She was also consultant on…
Read More Leading Figures Amongst the Stranger Communities at Blackfriars 1550-1660
An exhibition of embroidery as fine art, with works submitted from around the world.
World Traders' Annual Tacitus Lecture
The Annual Tournament for bridge players to come and enjoy a number of hands Duplicate bridge, followed by a supper, then a few more hands afterwards in the splendid opulence of Drapers' Hall. All welcome. One member from each pair…
This is an annual Inter-Livery charity event which raises money for the Lord Mayor’s charities and the Poulter’s Master Pelican Trust. Organised by the Worshipful Company of Poulters, this is a colourful spectacle supported by several dozen Livery Companies (with…
Read More 21st Shrove Tuesday Inter-Livery Pancake Races, Guildhall Yard, Tuesday 4th March 2025
This lecture explores the historical evolution of cardiovascular medicine in Britain, highlighting its development from early generalist medical practices to the groundbreaking contributions of British pioneers in diagnostics, therapeutics, and surgical innovations that transformed the global management of heart disease.…
Keynote speaker Elisabeth Bowes - Deputy High Commissioner of Australia. Elisabeth will discuss the role of women in international trade and the broader impact this has on world trade. Followed by a lively debate with the Members of Goodenough College…
Read More International Women’s Day Event – Women in International Trade
Trade your cosy, warm bed for a night and join the Lady Mayoress and Lord Mayor (travel plans permitting) at our Sleep Out. Launched by Amanda Keaveny in 2022, this event offers a glimpse into the reality of sleeping rough…
Join us at the Haberdashers’ Hall on the 17th of March as the Kyan Quartet offer an exciting programme of Beethoven, Shaw and Gubaidulina.
You are invited to the launch of the Centre for Health Studies, Apothecaries’ Hall. Join us to celebrate the introduction of the new academic hub of the Society, which encompasses all our academic activities. Delivering a range of diplomas, courses,…
Read More Centre for Health Studies Launch and Spring Lecture
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators' will host the Annual City Water Debate at Bakers' Hall on Wed 19 Mar 2025. The theme is: REFRESHING WATER – PROGRESS AND PRIORITIES. The event, which will be conducted under the Chatham House…
The Chartered Secretaries and Administrators' Livery Company will be holding its annual lecture on the evening of 25 March 2025 at Stationers' Hall, London. The lecture will be on a key topic for governance professionals and those involved in business…
At the Northern Club, Auckland. All members of Livery companies are most welcome both living in New Zealand or visiting. For information please contact Paul Kennerley - paulandgillie@leelands.co.uk or 07710 409375 until January 15th and after 0275 409375.
Annual United Guilds Service at St Paul’s Cathedral attended by the Lord Mayor, Bishop of London and all Companions and Guilds. Contact ugs@fishmongers.org.uk for details. NOTE: When Easter is much later than the norm (as it is this year) the…
Read More United Guilds Service (one week earlier than is usual)
After a sell-out event in 2024, The Treloar’s Gala Dinner will be back for 2025, taking place on Wednesday 2nd April! Join us for a special night of dinner, drinks and live entertainment at the stunning Mansion House in London.…
Gareth Williams MD ScD FRCP FRCPE is an Emeritus Professor and former Dean of Medicine at the University of Bristol. He graduated from Cambridge, trained in London and Geneva and specialised in diabetes and obesity, building up an internationally recognised…
The Friends of the Collections are delighted and honoured that this year’s Spring Lecture will be given by Past Master Prof Michael Farthing. In this lecture Prof Farthing will explore the life of Mr Nicholas Culpeper: a ‘lay’ herbalist known…
Read More Mr Nicholas Culpeper: ‘lay’ herbalist and revolutionary presented by Prof Michael Farthing
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…
Read More The Story of Insulin: How Wool Wove a Path from Thick Brown Muck to Wall Street Gold
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…
Read More Clergy Support Trust Annual Festival Service and Dinner
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…
Read More Reconstructing the Blackfriars District in the Age of Shakespeare
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…
Read More Remedies from the New World in James Petiver’s (1665-1718) Apothecary Practice
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.
