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Coachlines - April 2020
18.04.20 David Honour
Quicksilver and the Vidlers
It may not occur to most people with a casual interest in mail coaches, that there were a lot of Quicksilver coaches over the years. This lone survivor represents the apogee of the development of the Vidler mail coach. The […]
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Coachlines - April 2020
18.04.20 Liveryman Lyn Litchfield
The picnic – a very British institution
When I moved to England about two decades ago, the first British summer social I was invited to was Royal Ascot. Soon after that it was Henley Festival. The idea of going to Ascot or Henley to picnic didn’t spring […]
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03.04.20 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message 6th April 2020
We hope the increasing regularity of Coachlines will help you feel connected with your Livery in these strange times. Sadly, as each day passes future social occasions fall by the wayside, though we continue to postpone rather than cancel wherever […]
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Coachlines - April 2020
02.04.20 The Clerk
Clerk’s Notes for 6th April
As I write it is Day 9 of the new “normal” but I am pleased to report that gin reserves remain reassuringly sufficient and a recent re-supply of Cooper’s marmalade has restored equilibrium to the breakfast table. I sincerely hope […]
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02.04.20 Liveryman Chris Mann
Future fuel? It’s elementary
According to Douglas Adams in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the meaning of life, the universe and everything was 42, writes Liveryman Chris Mann on behalf of Bodyshop magazine. However, as I discovered at a conference for Guild of […]
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02.04.20 Honorary Assistant John Blauth
It has happened before… and will again
“On hearing ill rumour that Londoners may soon be urged into their lodgings, I looked upon the street to see a gaggle of striplings, no doubt spreading the plague. Not a care had these rogues for the health of their […]
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02.04.20 Past Master Martin Payne
The only constant is change
To maintain safety in the air worldwide, air traffic control (ATC) plays a significant role. Modern ATC systems use satellite tracking; but 100 years ago, it all began at Croydon Airport, writes Past Master Martin Payne. In the November 2004 […]
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02.04.20 Lesley Upham
Share a story
Please submit any articles you would like to share with your fellow members or recommend a book or film to help fill the isolation days. Maybe you have found a great online learning or exercise site? Then please send in […]
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Coachlines - March 2020
20.03.20 The Clerk
Clerk’s notes March 2020
I understand that the Chinese are fond of saying: “May you live in interesting times.” – which is ironic given the current global situation. And having suffered the B-word for more than three years we are now being plagued by […]
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Coachlines - March 2020
20.03.20 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
A word from the Master
We live in uncertain times and have to adapt to the constantly changing circumstances. We are determined that whenever possible the business of the Livery will continue, even if the social side will have to suffer, hopefully in the short […]
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Coachlines - March 2020
20.03.20 Lord Mayor of London
Joint statement from Lord Mayor of London William Russell and Policy Chair of the City of London Corporation Catherine McGuinness
Joint statement from Lord Mayor of London William Russell and Policy Chair of the City of London Corporation Catherine McGuinness These are unprecedented times and there will be anxiety across the City – at a personal as well as a […]
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Coachlines - March 2020
20.03.20 Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham, Editor Coachlines
Calling all Coachmakers – release your creative side
You will have read in the Clerk’s Notes that Coachlines will now be distributed every fortnight rather than monthly. As well as keeping you up to date with Livery news and developments it is hoped that we can bring some […]
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