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Coachlines - May 2023

28.05.23   Liveryman Martin Derrick

A visit to Bletchley Park

20 Liverymen and their guests joined the Master for a fascinating visit to Bletchley Park, the home of British code-breaking during WW2. Our private guide showed us around the site and provided an astonishing number of stories and anecdotes to […]

Coachlines - May 2023

28.05.23   Liveryman Alastair Boyes

Come and shoot with us

The next event will be held at the Atkin Grant Lang Shooting School, near Markyate, Harpenden, on 29th July 2023. The ground is situated only a few minutes from Junction 9, M1 in Hertfordshire. The shooting ground is set within […]

06.05.23   Assistant Mark Broadbent

Coronation day: Behind the scenes at the Royal Mews

Six carriages from the Royal Mews will be used for the Coronation today, between them representing almost three centuries of coach making skills. Both the carriages concerned and the Royal Mews staff involved in both the preparations and the Coronation […]

27.04.23   The Master Julian Leach

Master’s message April 2023

We are moving into a very busy period both for the country and the Coachmakers. As I write this message, I am touring The Netherlands with a group of Coachmakers led by Liveryman John Knightley. A full report will appear […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   The Clerk

Clerk’s Notes April 2023

It is said that “mighty oaks from little acorns do grow” reflecting that it only takes one small thing to lead to something much bigger. This is essentially the idea that underpins the work of the Coachmakers’ Charitable Trust and […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   The Clerk

The Coachmakers’ Banquet 2023

Celebrating 100 Years of British Success at the Le Mans 24 Hours Race How goes the planning? So far, the following drivers have agreed to attend: Derek Bell MBE, Martin Brundle, Richard Attwood, Jackie Oliver, Derek Warwick, Andy Wallace and […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   Assistant Neil Sheath

Aerospace award winners announced

The aerospace university awards for the current livery year have all been made and the students have all received their award funds which will make a real difference in helping them to complete their studies to a high standard. A […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   Assistant Eric Wallbank

Engineers from the Livery inspire the next generation

You may recall that in our 350th year (2027) we wish to engage directly with 350 young people to inform and enthuse them about careers in aerospace and automotive sectors. Progress has been made towards that objective at Kingston University’s […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham

Welcome to new Liverymen and Freemen

At the Automotive Industry Court on 23rd March at Vintner’s Hall, we welcomed four new members who were clothed in the Livery, 11 new Freemen, and one Honorary Freeman. The Master had the great pleasure to swear Patricia Bunn, widow […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham

Behind the scenes on coronation day

Watch out for behind the scene news from our own correspondent, of the build up to the coronation carriage procession which will be published to all Coachmakers on coronation day morning.

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   Liveryman David Barzilay

Traditional carriage auctions still buoyant after more than 60 years at Thimbleby and Shorland

For more than 60 years Reading auctioneers Thimbleby and Shorland has been running its renowned carriage sales in Reading and Saturday 1st March was no exception. Some 70 carriages of various descriptions went under the hammer along with harness, tack, […]

Coachlines - April 2023

27.04.23   Thatcham Research

Ford pioneers ‘hands-off, eyes-on’ driving in the UK

Following recent news from Ford, announcing that it has launched the UK’s first ‘hands-free’ assisted driving system, Thatcham Research vehicle technology specialist Tom Leggett offers an expert view, explaining what ‘BlueCruise’ is and, importantly, what it isn’t: “While many reports […]