24th October 2026 Thirty members and guests enjoyed a sold out tour of Westminster Abbey with the Purcell Club whose members are predominantly ex-choristers of the Abbey. The guided tour of the Abbey, with music, lasted about two hours and offered a unique atmospheric way of seeing the Abbey in the quiet of the evening.…
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Held on 7th October 2026 the History Society Dinner featured author Andrew Roberts – ‘Napoleon and his Marshals’ We were privileged to welcome the renowned historian Andrew Roberts, Baron Roberts of Belgravia, as our guest speaker. Andrew joined us on the eve of the publication of his latest book, Napoleon and his Marshals, which launched…
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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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2026 Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono legal work awarded to Anastasia Rasch-Murphy Anastasia Rasch-Murphy, formerly of Sidley Austin LLP, has been awarded the 2026 Wig & Pen Prize in recognition of her exceptional commitment to pro bono legal work and her contribution to improving access to justice for members of the British…
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The Solicitors’ Company had a block booking for 15 members who had been admitted as Freeman of the City of London for the Woolmans’ Sheep Drive on Sunday 27th September 2026. The day was truly wonderful, everyone enjoyed it and it was a fantastic photo opportunity for all participants. The distance walked covered part of…
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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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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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