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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message – March 2026
I was ‘away from the office’ for the early part of the month, judging at The Oberoi Concours in Udaipur, India, and then attending The Amelia Concours in Florida immediately afterwards – it’s tough being retired! There was much to […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
A letter from the Editor – March 2026
As we move steadily towards our 350th anniversary, this edition of Coachlines captures something rather special about our Company: a living balance between heritage and progress, tradition and innovation, reflection and forward momentum. It has been, by any measure, a […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
Clerk’s Notes – March 2026
As we approach our significant anniversary I wanted to return to the big screen this month with the 40th anniversary of Top Gun, featuring Tom Cruise in his first iconic role, and with music by Harold Faltermeyer – who can […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
In memory – Honorary Freeman Lady Nadine Cobham
Lady Nadine Felicity Cobham, widow of Sir Michael Cobham died peacefully at home on Friday 27th February 2026. Nadine was an Honorary Freeman with the Coachmakers and was very much part of Sir Michael Cobham’s legacy, when our Charitable Fund […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Junior Warden Eric Wallbank
Inspiring young minds – the London Careers Festival 2026
The Coachmakers once again took part in the annual Livery Careers Fair, part of the London Careers Festival, which gives Livery Companies the opportunity to connect with students from schools in the Greater London area to inform, engage and enthuse […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE
A busy month for the Membership Committee
Pictured above: Our new Freemen and supporters with the quorum Court at Vintners’ Hall March has been a noteworthy month for membership activity. As part of the Senior Warden’s preparatory activities for our 350th year we held a special quorum […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
The Fundraising Committee: Please come and join us
The Coachmakers’ Charitable Trustees and committees undertake extensive search and analysis of worthy young people in our industries and grant awards, bursaries and scholarships accordingly. To do this they need a steady and increasing flow of funds to finance the […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Liveryman Nick Williams-Howes
One last ticket remaining for the John Pearl 100 Club
There’s still time to join the John Pearl 100 Club and support your livery’s charitable aims. For just £10 per month per ticket you could win up to £1,600 in the Coachmakers’ John Pearl 100 Club prize draw. Each subscription […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Simon Gurney
A step back in time in Malvern
The Coachmakers enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Morgan car factory in Malvern on 18th March. Eleven members and friends were taken on a private conducted tour of the whole factory viewing what is one of the oldest car manufacturer […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
The 82nd United Guilds’ Service: A celebration of history, fellowship, and tradition
On Friday 20th March 2026, the City of London came together for the 82nd United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, an occasion that beautifully marries history, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the Livery Companies. For those attending, it […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
What you may not know about the City: The Old Bailey
The Central Criminal Court known famously as the Old Bailey is the Crown Court within the City of London. The Court specialises in serious crime, mostly murder and sadly nowadays usually involving knife crime. The street outside follows the route […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message February 2026
Dear fellow Coachmakers, February has been another busy, but fascinating month, and a productive one I am pleased to say. It started well as Zoë and I, with the Clerk and the Senior Warden, on 2nd February attended the annual […]
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