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Coachlines - April 2023
27.04.23 Captain of Golf Graeme Hunt
In the swing of things with the Coachmakers’ golfers
Pictured above: Martin Derrick (centre) presents the Duchess of Gloucester Cup to winners Liverymen Alexander Wrighton (left) & Graeme Hunt As is usual for the golfers of the Coachmakers, our first event of the season was at the prestigious New […]
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Coachlines - April 2023
27.04.23 Liveryman Alastair Boyes
Guns are on a roll
The Oxfordshire Shooting School, near Enstone, hosted a small team of Coachmakers, prospective Coachmakers, and friends on the morning of 18th March. The bacon sandwiches comprised locally sourced smoked bacon from Upton Smokery and bread freshly baked that morning, these […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 The Master Julian Leach
Master’s message March 2023
It was lovely to see so many of you at the Automotive Industry Dinner on 23rd March. Although in a slightly smaller hall than in previous years, I was delighted that we were oversubscribed – the first time since Covid, […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 The Clerk
Clerk’s Notes – March 2023
On 27th March 1912, Leonard James Callaghan was born in Portsmouth, the son of a Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer and father to Past Master the Hon. Michael Callaghan. Following the outbreak of World War II he joined the Royal […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Senior Warden Bettine Evans
Automotive Industry Dinner 2023
What a delight to see the Vinters’ Hall almost filled to capacity. The seating at dinner was snug to say the least and we were all soon closely acquainted with our neighbours. It was, as usual, a delightful, friendly evening, […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Assistant Giles Taylor
Automotive design and engineering awards winners 2023
Young automotive designers and engineers were presented with their awards at this year’s Automotive Industry Dinner. The Motor Centenary Bursary awards students from the Royal College of Art studying for a Master of Design degree in Intelligent Mobility. This year’s […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Graham Bucknall and Jane Burton
In memory: Derek Bucknall
The Clerk has just received the following letter: I am sorry to let you know that our father, Derek Bucknall, died peacefully at home on 15th March 2023. He was very proud of his connections with the Coachmakers, and valued […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Honorary Assistant Richard Robinson
Private tour and drinks reception at the Charterhouse
The Master along with a small group of Liverymen and guests were graciously hosted by Master of the Charterhouse, Peter Aiers, on what was an informative and thoroughly enjoyable evening tour of Charterhouse. The evening was a flight through history […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham
79th Service of the United Guilds of the City of London
On a bright, blustery day in the City of London, Masters, Clerks and Liverymen gathered on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral to gain entrance to the 79th Service of the United Guilds of the City of London. At the […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Liveryman David Barzilay
Don’t miss the Concours on Savile Row
Concours on Savile Row, London’s most stylish motoring event, is back on the famous tailoring street on 24th-25th May and will be even bigger and better for its second edition, writes Liveryman David Barzilay. Last year the unique event drew […]
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Coachlines - March 2023
29.03.23 Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham
From the archives: 25th May 1899 – a conundrum
It would seem not all Coachmaker competitions went to plan. Certain of the City Companies make spasmodic efforts to justify their continued existence by an exhibition of interest in the craft which they originally represented. The Worshipful Company of Coach […]
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Coachlines - February 2023
23.02.23 The Master Julian Leach
Master’s Message February 2023
On 23rd March we will be sitting down for our annual Automotive Dinner. I hope that you have all bought tickets. At that dinner, we will be distributing well-deserved awards to some amazing students. If past years are anything to […]
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