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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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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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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The company’s inaugural golf day took place at Bush Hill Park golf club in North London on 11th of May 2026. We had ten players, mixed men and women, playing across the parkland course of Bush Hill and then navigating the two intimidating lakes! Despite starting in bright sunshine, we had to battle through two…
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Election Court Dinner at Trinity House The Master remarked that it was her favourite event of the year as she welcomed members to the beautiful Trinity House, looking out over the Tower of London, where the Company had just returned from the Annual Service.
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Our very special Annual Service at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula within the Tower of London, was held on Monday 11th May. The service celebrated the past 12 months of our company as well as commemorating those members who sadly passed away during this time.
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