Liveryman John Markham kindly sponsored the annual Charity Wine Tasting at the Hall on the 21st February. John tutored those who attended through a delicious selection of wines from the region including wines from Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet and Meursault along with red wines from prestigious vineyards in Burgundy. […]
Our Lunch for the Lord Mayor Our lunches with the Lord Mayor are always fun. The Mansion House always accepts our invitation because we hold it so early in January that he never has anything else in the diary! (I did not say “he or she” because we have not had another female Lord Mayor […]
Within a stone’s throw from our Hall in Gresham Street we have many interesting and historical buildings and locations, which often we ignore, or take for granted, in the hustle and bustle of the City as we make our way to the Hall. One of these is the old Smithfield Meat Market. I was born […]
On Tuesday 7th May at 5.00pm in St. Paul’s Cathedral, the annual Festival of The Clergy Support Trust (Formerly known as The Corporation of The Son’s of the Clergy) will take place. This will be the 369th Festival. It is one of those unique City occasions where a large number of Livery Companies come together […]
Recording of ‘Hanse Gold: London and the International Trade in Beeswax in Medieval Europe’ – Zoom Talk held on the 9th October 2023. Below are some further recommended articles that Mark Whelan has sent through for members interested. I attach a brilliant article about the wax trade in England written by Alex, my former […]
Visit to the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company at Armoury House, City Road, London EC1Y 2BQ 13th March 2024 Dear Fellow Wax Chandlers, The Master has great pleasure in inviting you to join her for a presentation by the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers, followed by a tour of […]
A World of Bees by Eric Tourneret This book is not just about the diversity of honey-gathering methods but the importance of protecting bees and their natural habitats around the world. Those of you who attended the National Honey Show will have had the opportunity to see Eric Tourneret’s stunning photographs in exhibition and, maybe, […]
By the time we get to December, the Master’s memory could look like the inside of a beehive, full of activity but not with the same semblance of order! There have been lots of civic events and Livery Company lunches and dinners for Masters and Clerks. On the beekeeping front, we have attended the celebration […]
The Centenary National Honey Show was an outstanding success, and the Show would very much like to thank the Company for their continued support. The competitive honey show had a record 2412 entries (+20% on last year), and as ever, the stunning racks full of honey and mead did not fail to impress. Several new […]
The Beekeeping Year – December Every year, I give my bees a seasonal gift – fondant! Almost the same sugar paste that will be decorating your Christmas cake – but without some of the preservatives.. It is bought in bulk 12.5Kg packs and needs to be cut down into smaller blocks that will fit into […]
