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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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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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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29th June 2026 Following the Champagne Reception for the installation of the new Master and Wardens we celebrated the Outgoing Masters’ year. The Master’s Consort played the organ, including Happy Birthday, as it just happened to be the Outgoing Master’s Birthday. Originally built in the 1300s, Merchant Taylors’ Hall retains it’s medieval foundations. One of…
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24th June 2026 This year’s post Common Hall Election Lunch will take place at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall, Tickets: £70 (inc VAT). Please book your place by Friday 12 June 2026. Refunds will not be issued after this date. Freeman and Associates are welcome to join the Liverymen for lunch.
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The Master’s Lecture this year was on the hot topic of AI and legal practice. Entitled “Digital Legal Agents and Access to Justice”, it was given Wednesday 20 May in the Lecture Theatre at the Inner Temple. The lecturer was Professor Andrew Murray, Dean of the Law School at LSE and Director of the LSE…
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