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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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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Steward Roger Woodbridge
St James’s Motoring Spectacle celebrates the past, present, and future of motoring
The Master hosted our presence at The St James’s Motoring Spectacle on 2nd November, an inaugural free family-friendly concours in Pall Mall, hosted by The Royal Automobile Club the day before the London to Brighton Vintage Car Run. The St […]
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Coachlines - November 2024
29.11.24 Assistant Eric Wallbank
The road less travelled – where did the Iron Curtain go?
Pictured above: Cesky Krumlov Prague. For a long time, the ‘other side’ of the Iron Curtain – but it’s closer than the top end of Scotland*. So, a road trip was planned: Germany, Czechia and southern Poland, taking us behind […]
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Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Master Stephen Fitz-Gerald
Master’s Message October 2024
The Aiming Points Following on from my message last month, I would like to refresh you all with an overview of the Aiming Points which were established and approved by the Court on 24th March 2022. The Court agreed that […]
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Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Freeman David Barzilay
A letter from the Deputy Editor – October 2024
Last month, Coachlines looked at some of the traditions of the City of London, and this month is no exception. We report on the election of the new Lord Mayor, and Master Stephen Fitz-Gerald and others driving sheep over London […]
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