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Coachlines - December 2024
24.12.24 Freeman David Barzilay
Uncover the vehicles of James Bond
Pictured above: Little Nellie, pictured by Matt Howell A long association with Aston Martin, Bentley Motors, various ships in the Royal Navy, the Commando Helicopter Force, the RAF, The Royal Dragoon Guards, connections to QinetiQ, Lockheed Martin, Babcock, BAE Systems; […]
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Coachlines - December 2024
24.12.24 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
The latest attraction on our doorstep
London is full of attractions of course, but new ones are always welcome. The secondary financial quarter in East London’s Canary Wharf has become an increasingly attractive destination with impressive glass towers, shopping malls, street art, endless restaurants, night clubs […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Master Stephen Fitz-Gerald
Master’s Message November 2024
November has been a very active and memorable month for the Livery, the City and the Company. We have also enjoyed the Aerospace Dinner on the 21st at Ironmongers’ Hall, more about that splendid evening below. Garden of Remembrance Monday […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
A letter from the Editor November 2024
Dear readers, Have you received our hot-off-the-press publications by post? One is our Company’s traditional yearbook: The Coachmaker – Our Livery Year, the other is a new booklet which the Court has entrusted the Communications Committee to create: a Members’ […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
Clerk’s Notes – November 2024
After such a positive response to my Clerk’s notes in October Coachlines I thought I would continue in the same vein: linking my previous career and passion for music with the fundamentals and raison d’être of our company. This said, […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Assistant Richard Robinson & Assistant Lyn Litchfield
A splendid Lord Mayor’s Show 2024
The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. It dates back to the early 13th century when King John, desperate for support, granted that the City of London could appoint its […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 The 695th Lord Mayor of City of London
A farewell from the 695th Lord Mayor
As the baton passes from the 695th to the 696th Lord Mayor, I wanted to share with you some thoughts and reflections on the past year. Connect to Prosper The ‘Connect To Prosper’ theme set out to celebrate the many […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Steward Neil Sheath
Award winners announced at Aerospace Industry Dinner 2024
The number of applications for awards has continued to increase this year, with some being received even before the awards are advertised. The quality of applicants and their purpose has continued to be remarkable, with outstanding individuals from a variety […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Steward Neil Sheath
Aerospace Award winner named Young Historic Pilot of the Year 2024
Pictured above: Angus Noakes is presented with the Colin Dodds Trophy by Sir Gerald Howarth, photo by Howard Cook Angus Noakes, who was awarded the Coachmakers’ De Havilland Scholarship in 2017, has recently been presented with the Colin Dodds’ Memorial […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Steward Neil Sheath and Selma Grage
Coachmakers’ scholarship winner gains pilot’s licence
Selma Grage was awarded the Coachmakers’ De Havilland Scholarship in 2022 and has recently completed her Private Pilot’s Licence training with Cambridge Flying Group. Selma is a cornerstone member of the Cambridge Flying Group and works part time at the […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Chair of the City of London Livery Committee Julia Sibley MBE
We will remember them
On Monday 4th November the Livery Committee’s Garden of Remembrance Service took place in the garden of St Paul’s Cathedral. This event, one of the most meaningful and popular in the Livery calendar, was until 2020, organised by the Royal […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Liveryman David Barrett
Remembrance Sunday Service 2024
Another major event, initiated and organised by the Fruiterers’ Company, is the annual Remembrance Sunday Service, Wreath Laying and March Past for Livery Companies and City dignitaries. The Master Coachmaker, his Clerk and their consorts joined many other company leaders […]
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