Visiting the Bevis Marks Synagogue
On Thursday 16th March the World Traders visited Bevis Marks Synagogue in the centre of London’s financial district….
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
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Tuesday, 14 March marked the 600th anniversary of the death of Sir Richard Whittington, better known as…
International Women’s Day
On Wednesday, 8 March, around 180 people gathered in the Great Hall at Goodenough College, comprising World…
The Worshipful Company of Poulters 19th Inter-Livery Pancake Race
- 22 Feb 2023
- Michael Larsen
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On a cool but clear February day, Master – accompanied by his ever-faithful Senior Warden – participate…
Visit to Temple Bar
On Thursday, 16 February, World Traders and their guests were treated to a visit to Temple Bar;…
A visit to Ukraine
Facing camera from L-R: Igor Bartikiv, LCCI; Tom Sleigh, Barbican Centre; Andrew Marsden, World Trader and Sherriff…
Jailed and Bailed
On Tuesday 31st January, over 30 Masters and Immediate Past Masters were summoned to The Old Bailey at…
Members’ Dinner at Apothecaries’ Hall
To quote certain World Traders, one of the benefits of not having the Company’s own hall means…
Launch of World Trade Conversations: Exploring ESG
25 World Traders and their guests from other Livery Companies attended the first ever World Trade Conversations…