News
Keep up to date with the latest news from across the livery movement and our affiliated industries.
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Liveryman Adrian Smith
We welcome new Freemen to the Livery
Meet our new Freemen, who were recently installed at the Election Court in September. Freeman John Jackett John lives with his wife Suzan in Rowde, Wiltshire. He is director and owner of an engineering business which he built over a […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Liveryman David Barrett
New Lord Mayor-elect is a Coachmaker
Pictured above: Lord Mayor-elect Alastair King © Ray Tang Media 2024 under licence to City Of London At the Common Hall election on Monday 29th September at Guildhall, Liverymen elected Alderman Alastair King DL as the Lord Mayor-elect. As one […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Liveryman David Barrett
All the fun of the Livery Fair
As the previous edition of Coachlines went to press, on Sunday 30th September the Master Stephen Fitz-Gerald attended the annual Sheep Drive and Livery Fair organised by the Woolmen’s Company and supported by the Guild of Young Freemen. Accompanied by […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Steve Miles
Fenix and the IPM’s Park Drag coach – an experience of a lifetime
What a tremendous opportunity to experience the craftsmanship of Fenix Carriages, writes Steve Miles. To give you the full story, I won the prize of a ‘Day out for four people at Fenix Carriages’ at the Coachmakers’ Banquet 2024, including […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Steward Dave Connor
Master and guests dodge the storms for stunning views…
You can always rely on the great British weather to deliver its usual unpredictability, but miraculously, despite the strong winds, we avoided the rain and enjoyed excellent views of the City after taking an exhilarating outdoor climb up the O2 […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
Coachmakers go on a celestial journey with Tom Hanks
On 12th October, the newly elected Master Coachmaker, Stephen Fitz-Gerald, was accompanied by some of his fellow Liverymen for an out-of-this-world visit to The Moonwalkers at the Lightroom. Narrated by Tom Hanks, this epic exhibition provides a unique perspective on […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 IPM Bettine Evans
A night like no other at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The evening started at the home of the Royal Air Force in Scotland, a magnificent Georgian house on Learmonth Terrace, reports Immediate Past Master Bettine Evans. It’s a magnificent three-storey Georgian house complete with the most wonderful carvings, imposing staircase, […]
Read more
Coachlines - October 2024
31.10.24 Assistant Graeme Hunt
Coachmaking golfers enjoy a great match at Tandridge Golf Club
Four stalwart Coachmakers took part in the annual golf match at Tandridge Golf Club, Surrey on 26th September with friends old and new from the Drapers, Ironmongers, and the Leathersellers. A great day was had by all, albeit with mixed […]
Read more
Coachlines - September 2024
30.09.24 The Master Stephen Fitz-Gerald
Master’s message September 2024
It is an absolute honour and privilege for me to be elected and installed as the 347th Master of this magnificent Company. I was particularly proud to be installed in the presence of my son Matthew who became a father […]
Read more
Coachlines - September 2024
30.09.24 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
A letter from the Editor September 2024
Dear readers, Summer came and went, perhaps a bit too quick. However, your editorial team is back, and we can’t wait to bring you some new stories. September represents a time of change: Season changes, Livery year changes, and even […]
Read more
Coachlines - September 2024
30.09.24 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
Clerk’s notes – September 2024
Well, hello everyone, I am your new Clerk, Lieutenant Colonel Craig Hallatt. From now on you will hear from me each month in Coachlines. Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself. I am about to retire from […]
Read more
Coachlines - September 2024
30.09.24 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
Election Court installs 347th Master and marks the start of another Livery year
As is tradition, the Election Court meeting to vote in the new Master was again held at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall, followed by the Installation and Service of Thanksgiving in St James Garlickhythe. On 2nd September 2024, in the late afternoon […]
Read more