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Read the News from the Master #2

The Report from the Court meeting on 23rd January 2024 at Mercers’ Hall is published, alongside our Committee meeting Reports, including from The Plumbers Charity, held in the fourth quarter of 2023.

See what goes on behind the scenes!

In what shape was the Plumbers’ Company almost 200 years ago? The answers given, on behalf of the Company, to the Municipal Corporation Commissioners provide some insight.

Brigantes, the Association of City of London Liverymen in the North of England, have a new website containing reports and photographs of recent events, and the programme of events for 2024.

On 5th of February 2024, Liverymen and their guests embarked on a journey at one of London’s most esteemed landmarks, the Royal Albert Hall (RAH). Hosted by the Master, this excursion promised a blend of cultural interest, culinary delights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

The Master is pleased to announce that Mark Vessey will be our main Speaker at our Annual Banquet on Monday, 8th April 2024.

On Tuesday, 23rd January 2024, the Company gathered for a  Court Lunch in the magnificent surroundings of Mercers’ Hall.

Photos of the lunch were taken by Marcus Jamieson-Pond, and are available to view on Snapfish.co.uk. Snapfish allows one to download photos for free if you set up an account (although there is a limit on the number of free downloads).  It is also possible to order prints.

Liveryman Susanne Surman-Lee reflects on speaking at the Lord’s Mayor’s Coffee Colloquy: Clean Water and Sanitation on 16th January 2024, organised by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators and the Worshipful Company of Plumbers.

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Liveryman John Collier, who passed away after a short and sudden illness, on 16th January 2024. John was Chairman of Monument Tools Ltd, the 4th generation of his family to be involved in the business.

One of the most well known names in sanitary history worldwide is, without doubt, Thomas Crapper, the name that always make people smile. So much has been written about him including numerous myths, from whether he actually existed to the false presumption that he invented and produced the first wash down water closet. This brief article on his life is written at this present time, as this 27th January 2024, is the 114th year of his death in 1910.

On 16th January 2024, colleagues from the Plumbers, Water Conservators, other Livery Companies, and City of London representatives, met at Mansion House for a Coffee Colloquy organised by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators and the Worshipful Company of Plumbers.