On a sunny July afternoon, the latest Election Court was held in the side-chapel of St. Lawrence Jewry, the Wren church that lies next to Guildhall. Master Mervyn held his term's last formal meeting that, amongst other business, confirmed the Court appointments for 2013-2014.
Our 'Master' elect - Jacqueline Frances Howes.
Three new Freemen of the company were initiated 'by redemption' (ie by company sponsorship) and they will shortly receive their Freedom of the City from the Chamberlain of the City at Guildhall.
Then onwards (after a decent pause) to full membership of the Livery.
The death of three Liverymen in 2013 focusses the importance of new members of the Company and Court. Our condoleances go to the families of these three once popular Liverymen.
After a service including a string of 'architectural' hymns and Bible lessons led by the Rev. Can. Parrott, the assembled company progressed across busy Cheapside, to 8 1/2 Dowgate Hill where we all entered the extraordiunay Skinners' Hall. CLICK HERE for more on our Livery Halls.
Speechified, fed and watered, we all wended our way home in a balmy summer evening.
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| Skinners' Hall anteroom |
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| The Master of rhetoric! |
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| Dinner in Skinners' Hall |
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| A convivial summer evening - daylight + candles |
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| the low level view from the new 'Master-Cam' - including Mervyn's glass (+R. thumb) of Bourgogne Pinot Noir Paul Pillot 2009 |
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| A photo treat for the advocate of the late great Sir Edwin LUTYENS! - sharp July sunlight on the façade - click on the image to enlarge |
* S T O P P R E S S *
Stephen Hodder
a new WCCA Freeman is
Royal Institute of British Architect's
PRESIDENT-ELECT
2013
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