Winter Lunch Wednesday 6th December 2023
Topic: “The City of London Corporation and the London Livery companies".
Bookings and refunds are taken up until Monday 4th at 9am.
Bar opens at 12.30 with contactless payment only please.
'The City of London Corporation, the local authority for the City of London and much more, was recognised by William the Conqueror in 1067. We have the signed document. The Corporation comprises the Court of Common Council with its head being the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Lord Mayor and the two sheriffs are elected annually by the members of the Livery companies. As a Past Master of one of the Livery companies and a member of the Court of Common Council since 2009 I have been able to see how these two ancient institutions interact for the common good'.
Ian will be bringing 10 copies of ‘The City of London Freeman's Guide’ by Paul Jagger, available for £20, but cash only.
Information about the book:
“The City of London Freeman's Guide is a vital companion to the Freedom of the City of London as it is in modern times. Each year circa 1,800 people are admitted to the Freedom of the City of London, more than half of them coming by way of one of the City's 110 Livery Companies. Contrary to widely held belief the Freedom of the City of London and the Livery Companies remain vital, relevant and active aspects of the City, upholding its traditions and reputation as a global centre of excellence and innovation for so many aspects of commercial and civic life.
This guide is a concise almanac to the customs, ceremonies, traditions, institutions and offices of the City of London and its diverse Livery Companies as they are today. The guide signposts such annual events at The Lord Mayor's Show, The Trial of the Pyx, The Lion Sermon and the Ceremony of the Quit Rents. It also explores the modern role of the various trades, crafts and professions represented by the Livery Companies. The guide highlights the activities of the Livery Companies in charity, education, industry and fellowship, and their links to the Armed Forces, Royal Family and other institutions.
Whether you are a prospective Freeman, a long standing member of a Livery Company or simply interested in the living history of the City, this guide will be your constant companion in a life-long journey of exploration and discovery in the great and famous City of London.”
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