Marking the Return of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ‘Quest’ Crow’s Nest
- 13 Sep 2023
- Michael Shapiro
- Comments Off on Marking the Return of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ‘Quest’ Crow’s Nest
During the late afternoon of September 7th, with the year’s hottest day to date outside, the Master…
World Traders in Tallinn, Estonia: Master’s Trip 2023
This year, the Master’s trip went to Tallinn in Estonia. The reason I chose Tallinn was that...
A Special Partnership with HMS President
I am delighted to announce that our affiliation with HMS President was formalised by the signing of…
Beating the Bounds
On Ascension Day, May 18th, a warm Thursday afternoon and the day after Tacitus, your Master was…
City Giving Day
On Tuesday, 14 March, I attended the launch of City Giving Day at The Mansion House, alongside…
600th Anniversary of Sir Richard ‘Dick’ Whittington’s Death
- 16 Mar 2023
- Michael Shapiro
- Comments Off on 600th Anniversary of Sir Richard ‘Dick’ Whittington’s Death
Tuesday, 14 March marked the 600th anniversary of the death of Sir Richard Whittington, better known as…
Jailed and Bailed
On Tuesday 31st January, over 30 Masters and Immediate Past Masters were summoned to The Old Bailey at…
Robert Woodthorpe Browne MBE – 1943-2022
Attached here is the eulogy given by Robert’s son, Robert, at his funeral at Putney Vale Crematorium…
Remembrance Events & Welcoming a New Lord Mayor
The second week in November is always a busy one for Livery Masters with Remembrance events, a…
The Institute of Export and International Trade Awards & Graduation
- 22 Nov 2022
- Michael Shapiro
- Comments Off on The Institute of Export and International Trade Awards & Graduation
On Monday, 21 November, The Master was in The Mansion House for the annual awards and graduation…