Background: Modern multi-storey buildings in the City of London are usually supported on piled foundations; long columns of concrete that take the building loads into the ground. When sites are redeveloped each new building has tended to have a new…
Background: I think we all get it now: the days of our dependence on fossil fuels are numbered. But just how big is that number? Incumbent fossil fuel companies are massively powerful players in today’s global economy – and geo-politics…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | Beware The Techno-Fixes Draped In Sickly Green!
Background: Quantum computing promises a massive increase in processing power, opening up a world of calculations the like of which we have never seen before. We’ll be able to solve global problems by crunching data much more quickly. But this…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | What Does Quantum Computing Mean For Cybersecurity?
Background: Through extensive research on his MBA (1992, Open University) and PhD (2022, Sheffield Hallam) into the dynamics behind training and development programmes for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs), Dr Glyn Cartwright increasingly recognised a frustrating lack of relevant evidence…
An evening where you will meet your fellow Junior Wardens at the splendid Drapers' Hall for a two course dinner and a relaxed fun game or two of cards. No expertise required.
Background: Sustainable Chemistry is both the implementation of sustainability in the production, use and fate of chemicals (Green Chemistry) and the application of chemistry and chemical products to enable sustainable development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | Chemistry For A Sustainable World
Background: In a broad narrative of decline in religious practice in contemporary England, the place of the Christian faith is surprisingly prominent in what is viewed by many as a secular democracy. Whether in Parliament, the Crown or the City,…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | What’s Happening To Religion In England?
Lord Mayor's Coffee Colloquies are a series of in-person events held at Mansion House promoting connections that help address the leading issues of the day. See the City of London website for the programme.
Marking the 350th Anniversary of the Indenture of Agreement (5th September 1674) made between George Ravenscroft of London, Gent of one party, and John Steward the Elder, Humphrey Kilby, John Kempster, and forty-two others, all Glass-Sellers of London of the…
Read More Glass Sellers Annual Ravenscroft Lecture – The Legacy of George Ravenscroft
Background: A mechanistic basis for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) initiation in never smokers, a disease with high frequency EGFR mutations (EGFRm), is unknown. Air pollution particulate matter (PM) is known to be associated with the risk of NSCLC, however…
Background: The finding of the Gloucester can legitimately be called the most important event for British maritime history since the Mary Rose was located in 1971 and raised in 1982. This talk will outline the sensational history of the wreck…
Dr Rachel Clarke is an NHS palliative care doctor and the author of three Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction books about medicine. Breath taking (2021) reveals how she and her colleagues confronted COVID-19 during the pandemic’s first wave in 2020. Dear…
Background: In 1550, London was a rapidly expanding commercial city, yet with a relatively modest position on the world stage. By 1800, it was a global city – and also a world-leading centre of science. In this talk, Science Museum…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | A Tour of London, Science City, 1550–1800
Background: As a Longplayer trustee, my role is to help us think through what our long view might be. Here I will recount some of our thinking and ideas from over the years. Longplayer helps us ask many questions about…
Lecture by a leading individual in World Trade (Lecturer yet to be announced)
The Makers of Playing Cards Company's 41st Annual Inter-Livery Bridge Tournament, with supper, held at Drapers' Hall.
See The launch of newest Livery Food Initiative Truck – 5th March for more details.
All Livery Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff, Consorts and Clerks are invited to the Basketry Showcase 2024 at The Dutch Church, Austin Friars. We will be celebrating and demonstrating the best of basketry, with talented growers and makers from across…
The 18th Ezra Memorial Lecture will be held at 1745 for 1820 on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at City & Guilds Building, Imperial College London. It is being given by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Professor Michael…
Read More The Fuellers’ 18th Lord Ezra Memorial Lecture 2024
Our annual dinner will be at the Northern Club, Princes Street, Auckland on March 14th 2024. Accommodation is available at the Club. Any Livery members visiting Auckland and New Zealand of course very welcome and please contact Paul Kennerley -…
Annual United Guilds Service at St Paul's Cathedral attended by the Lord Mayor, Bishop of London and all Companions and Guilds. ugs@fishmongers.org.uk for details.
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
Soprano Caroline Taylor and internationally acclaimed collaborative pianist – and CMF Patron – Roger Vignoles give a recital at the ornate Goldsmiths’ Hall. Positioned at the junction of Foster Lane and Gresham Street in the City of London, the Hall…
Read More City Music Foundation Lunchtime Concert Series – Caroline Taylor “Secrets and Sighs”
The Role of London Medical Students in the Relief of Bergen-Belsen in 1945 by Professor Stephen Challacombe - 10 April 2024 - In-Person Held on Wednesday 10th of April 2024 at 6pm. Venue: Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friar's Lane, London EC4V…
Read More The role of London medical students in the relief of Bergen-Belsen in 1945
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
Annual Lecture - invitation to attend will be sent to Masters and Clerks of the various companies.
If you would like to compete, you can download the Word application form here.
The Treloar's Gala Dinner is returning on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at the spectacular venue of Mansion House, in the presence of Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Vincent Keaveny. Join us and enjoy a very special night of dinner, drinks, entertainment…
The 369th Clergy Support Trust Festival Service brings together three world-class choirs under the magnificent dome of St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May 2024, 5pm. In 1655, concerned with the welfare of clergy, their children and widows, livery and…
Read More 369th Clergy Support Trust Festival Service and Dinner
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
Three CMF Artists join forces to perform at the only City of London livery hall with an organ – Ensemble Hesperi’s Thomas Allery (also Director of Music at the Temple Church) Connaught Brass’ trumpeter Aaron Akugbo and soprano Claire Ward.…
Read More City Music Foundation Lunchtime Concert – Thomas Allery, Aaron Akugbo and Claire Ward
An opportunity to find out more about why our eyes are so important and what you can do to help yourself and your family and make the most of your vision. Invitations have been sent to all Clerks of London…
Mental Health Awareness Week is an ideal time for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and find out how we can create a society that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects our mental well-being. This…
Read More Panel Discussion and Networking Breakfast Reception to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
The Gilded City brings together 11 members of the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers working with the ancient art of gilding. This marks the Company’s inaugural participation in London Craft Week, which celebrates its 10th edition this year. The exhibition displays…
The Gilded City brings together 11 members of the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers working with the ancient art of gilding. This marks the Company’s inaugural participation in London Craft Week, which celebrates its 10th edition this year. The exhibition displays…
Check on the organiser’s website that dates and times are correct.
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