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Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO

Master’s message July 2026

Dear fellow Coachmaker, So, I come to the final Master’s message of my year, as the Comms team take a well-deserved break in August, when little happens in Livery-land anyway! I have had an enjoyable year, and am proud of […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

A letter from the Editor July 2026

Dear Readers, There is something rather special about moments of transition. They invite us to look back with gratitude while also turning our attention to what comes next. As I write this introduction to the July edition of Coachlines, I […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt

Clerk’s notes July 2026

Renewing a legacy: The Coachmakers’ Formal Petition and the 1677 Charter For the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers, the renewal of its Supplemental Charter is far more than an administrative exercise. It is an act of stewardship […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

The Coachmakers’ first all-Committee webinar – the road to 350

As we look ahead to the Company’s 350th anniversary, our recent cross-committee webinar brought together representatives from across the organisation to ensure a shared understanding of our ambitions for this landmark year. The session highlighted the importance of collaboration, providing […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE

Meet our newest Freemen and Liverymen

July saw our last Memcom of the year and an associated Candidate Dinner, to complete what has been a very good year for seeing new members join the Livery. One of our longest standing committee members, Liveryman John Boyes, took […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Senior Warden Mark Broadbent

Coachmakers at Sandringham 2026

The Master Elect, Senior Warden Mark Broadbent, wishes good cheer to all members of the Livery as our 350th year soon approaches; and sends you this film of the Coaching Club meet at Sandringham for your enjoyment and to put […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

Behind the Scenes at the Royal Mews

On Friday 17th July, led by Master Richard Charlesworth, a group of Coachmakers and their guests enjoyed a fascinating guided tour of the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, one of the world’s finest working stables and home to the royal […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Assistant Roger Woodbridge

One grateful apprentice, two proud Coachmakers

TThe Bicester Scramble is a superb meeting of classic cars and vintage aeroplanes held twice a year at the aerodrome near Oxford. The heritage site hosts a series of bespoke businesses aimed at supporting vintage cars and aeroplanes. One such […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Steward Mark Jurd

The Coachmaker who bridged two ages

Influential Past Masters: William Lawton Goodman, (1863-1932) The history of British coachbuilding is often described as ending with the arrival of the motor car, yet William Lawton Goodman’s story demonstrates precisely the opposite. His professional life indicates that the craft […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Alex Patterson - Brooklands’ CEO

Final tickets released for Brooklands’ once-in-a-century Grand Prix celebration

On Friday 7th August, exactly 100 years to the day since Britain’s first Grand Prix – organised by the Royal Automobile Club – was held at Brooklands on 7th August 1926, Brooklands Museum will come alive for an unforgettable evening […]

Coachlines - July 2026

31.07.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett

Tech tips for busy Coachmakers: Brilliant free Google tools

Firstly, apologies to all those Coachmakers who are undoubtably 100 per cent familiar with the content of this tech tip briefing. Even so there could be something new for you here, and for the rest of us there are some […]

Coachlines - June 2026

30.06.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO

Master’s message – June 2026

Hello fellow Coachmakers, As I write this I am reflecting on the fact that it is coming up to the end of June, so my year as Master is almost over, when it seems no time at all since I […]