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The Master-elect Richard Charlesworth MVO will take part in the 2025 Sheep Drive across Southwark Bridge on Sunday 28th September 2025. He would be delighted if seven of our Liverymen could join him and his Consort Zoë on this thrilling day of fun and tradition in the City. The cost is £70 per person and can be paid via the usual booking process.
Hosted by The Worshipful Company of Woolmen, this one special day features two unique events ensuring that everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and spirit of this wonderful occasion.
A long-established charity event, celebrating a Freeman’s ancient “right” to bring sheep to market over the Thames, toll free; all in aid of raising funds for The Woolmen Charity and The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. This year’s Sheep Drive takes place on Southwark Bridge. Access is restricted to registered and pre-booked Freemen of the City of London and their guests, to enable the remainder of the bridge to be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Located on Queen Street and Queen Street Place, the magnificent Livery Fair offers visitors the opportunity to learn all about the Sheep Drive and the wonderful causes it supports and where livery and specialist wool companies celebrate their trades with interactive displays and sales of their wares. Other fun activities include expert blade shearing displays and some wonderful rare breed sheep.
The Woolmen Sheep Drive & Livery Fair showcases the important enduring contribution of London’s livery companies, from the formation of the City of London in years gone by through to modern times, both in respect of the continuous evolution of sustainable trades and the important charitable endeavours in support of the various challenges we face today.