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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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