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Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Liveryman Chris Mann

An Italian adventure

How a late-night conversation resulted in the rebuild of an XK120, and a 1,000-mile high-speed drive round Italy It all started on 7th September 2013 after an informal car rally I had organised for the Guild of Motoring Writers, writes […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   The Lord Mayor

Lord Mayor’s latest bulletin

The Lord Mayor’s latest bulletin was issued on the 1st of June but just missed the last edition of Coachlines. However, his news is still relevant and you can read more here.

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham, Editor Coachlines

Quizzing Coachmakers

Friday night saw a group of Coachmakers from around the country gathered in front of their screens to take part in the first Coachmakers’ Pub Quiz. With the Master acting as Quiz Master, 50 questions winged their way through the […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Lieutenant Commander Steve Jones RN

Senior Naval Officer HMS BULWARK calling

Lieutenant Commander Steve Jones RN, the (relatively) recently joined new Senior Naval Officer HMS BULWARK writes to introduce himself. I hope the Coachmakers are well in these uncertain times. I am sorry that it has taken so long for me […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Liveryman John Kendall

GMA T.50 Lightweight Supercar

Last year, Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) announced details of its plan to create the world’s lightest, most driver-focused supercar. With a total vehicle weight of just 980kg, the GMA team undercut the typical supercar (approx. 1,436kg – calculated using information […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Sub Lieutenant Toni Harding RN

A summary of 845 Naval Air Squadron’s ‘A’ Flight recent embarkation in RFA ARGUS

As we approach International Women In Engineering Day on 23rd June 2020, Sub Lieutenant Toni Harding, an Air Engineering Officer of 845 Naval Air Squadron of the Commando Helicopter Force writes to tell us about the recent embarkation of A […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Liveryman David Burgess-Wise

From the archives: coachbuilding – an art in itself

Past Master Martin Payne looks back at an article written by Liveryman David-Burgess Wise, reporting on a significant event in the history of the Coachmakers’ Company, when it celebrated the centenary of the British motor industry at Hagley Hall in […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards

Pick up your special Livery playing cards

The Master Playing Card Maker, Dr C John Eaton, is delighted to announce the launch of a very special and unique pack of COVID-19 themed playing cards, designed by the Playing Card Makers’ talented designer, Stacey Jay Kelly, and which […]

Coachlines - June 2020

14.06.20   Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham, Editor Coachlines

Please update your profile

Thank you to all Liverymen who updated their profile after my request in the previous issue of Coachlines. There is still time for those of you who have not yet reviewed your profile. Just dive into the ‘Edit my profile’ […]

Coachlines - May 2020

30.05.20   The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO

Master’s message 1st June 2020

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30.05.20   The Clerk

Clerk’s notes 1st June 2020

Today in 1794 a sea battle took place that became known as The Glorious First of June, (and sometimes the Third Battle of Ushant). It was the first and largest naval action between the French and British fleets during the […]

Coachlines - May 2020

30.05.20   Liveryman John Kendall

Transport Trust announces new Royal Patron and re-branding

Pictured above: All the above have benefited from the Trust’s help, clockwise from top left: Welsh Highland Railway; the world’s last flying Fairey Gannet; the steam yacht Gondola; and land speed record-breaking car BABS The Transport Trust, the registered charity […]