Following the recent meeting of the Court those of the Company's students and thier mentors joined members of the Court for the chance to have a detailed inspection of this building including trips to the top of the tower courtesy of Alex Scott-Whitby who has, by dint of a piece of work he was doing as a university project been given use of the space in the belfrey as a studio.
There was also the chance for both some social interaction over a glass or two of wine and to hear talks from both Alex and Past Master Roger France. The first provided some background on the church (it boasts a memorial to John Newton whose preaching on the evils of slavery had a major influence on William Wilberforce and the anti-slavery legislation and who wrote that block gbuster entry in Hymns Ancient and Modern - Amazing Grace. There are other memorials to the founders of both the Leadenhall Market and Lloyds Coffee House.
Roger France gave an impromptu talk of the work and influence of Hawksmoor. Those in need of CPD certificates may apply to the Clerk who will, if bribed by a suitable fee, be prepared to oblige.
Photographs of the event appear below.
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