The History Society – City Walk Club presents: The Dark Side of Spitalfields. Following on from our successful “The Bloody History of Smithfields Walk”, join Lianne, a Freeman of the Company and a qualified City Guide, and explore the area where the police once feared to tread. Follow in the footsteps of the victims of the…
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E.J. Churchill on 26 September! The first Shooting Day was held at E.J. Churchill on 26 September, organised by Shooting Captain, Keti Tano. A number of novice and experienced guns met for a convivial day of shooting, including instruction and a fun team compeition. This was followed by a ‘flurry’ which is a fast-paced clay…
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A Glorious Day of Sport, Camaraderie and Honour at Richmond On Sunday 20th September, the City Solicitors’ Livery Company proudly fielded not one, not two, but three teams at the Festival of Sports in Richmond: Football, Rugby Sevens and Tag Rugby. The weather, perhaps sensing the importance of the occasion, decided to cooperate magnificently. Bathed…
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22nd September at the Royal Geographic Society The group, led by Past Master and Chair of the History Society, Ed Parker enjoyed the lecture by one of our preeminent historians, Max Hastings, as he revealed the heroism, horror, melodrama and pathos of the final weeks of the Second World War. In March 1945, British troops…
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Join the Master, Simon Davis who is hosting our November Dinner in the glittering River Room at Glaziers’ Hall, which has spectacular views across the Thames. The dinner is open to all members and their guests as well as Assiciates and those interested in joining the Company. Our speaker will be from our military affiliation…
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The latest publication of the City Solicitor Magizine is now available. Members will be posted a copy. You can also view it here
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Executions. Burnings at the stake. Body snatchers. Plague pits. This week the The City of London Solicitors’ Company‘s History Society explored the bloody side of Smithfield, uncovering stories ranging from the death of Wat Tyler in the Peasants’ Revolt to the execution of William Wallace, the burnings of the Marian Martyrs, and the crime-ridden slums…
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16th July 2026 Alderman and Late Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli gave members of the Company a wonderful tour of the Guildhall followed by dinner in the Members’ Private Dining Room. As well as touring the magnificent Great Hall, the Aldermans’ Court Room and Dining Room, the Chief Commoner’s Parlour, the Old Library and the historic…
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30th September 2026 This will be a lively exploration of the impact the CLSC and CLLS make separately and together. An informal event which gives you the opportunity to meet the recipients of our funding, to hear about our activities and find out the impact your contribution makes. The evening will include a buffet supper…
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29th June 2026 A Champagne Reception to celebrate the installation of the new Master, Simon Davis. Newly admitted Freemen, Liverymen, members and their guests joined together in fellowship in glorious weather in the courtyard garden at Merchant Taylors’ Hall.
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