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May 2025

Freeman Piers Vaughan writes on the latest literary lunch with Liveryman Simon Heffer

Freeman Piers Vaughan writes on the latest literary lunch with Liveryman Simon Heffer

20 MAY 2025

“I attended a most enjoyable Literary Lunch organized by The Stationers’ Company at Ye Olde Watling pub near Mansion House.
 
“The pub is constructed with old ship beams, and was built by Sir Christopher Wren to accommodate some of his workforce following the Great Fire of London. Its main claim to fame is that it was in this building that the plans for St. Paul’s Cathedral were drawn up.
 
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Stationers’ Teams Take Aim at Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot 2025

Stationers’ Teams Take Aim at Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot 2025

19 MAY 2025

Two teams from the Stationers’ Company proudly represented the Livery at this year’s Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot, held at the West London Shooting School. The event brought together Livery Companies from across the City of London for a day of sport, camaraderie, and fundraising.

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Admission To Freedom - 19th May 2025

Admission To Freedom - 19th May 2025

19 MAY 2025

At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 19th May 2025, the Master, Paul Wilson admitted nine new Freeman by Redemption.

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Freeman Piers Vaughan writes on attending the latest Literary festival held at Stationers' Hall

Freeman Piers Vaughan writes on attending the latest Literary festival held at Stationers' Hall

19 MAY 2025

“I attended a proctored panel debate this evening called ‘Beyond The Book’, where several well-known speakers discussed new avenues in the publishing business, including the role of AI, and the return of publishing to a ‘cottage’ industry, in which authors built their own brand using tools like Substack and YouTube to reach readers directly instead of going through the multilayered publishing industry. 
 
“Recommendations also included using blogs, regular and direct contact with readers, podcasts, and the banding together of likeminded authors to build brand recognition around a niche theme.
 
“Nice to know both myself and a number of Masonic and esoteric authors and translators are apparently ahead of the curve in this ‘rich’ approach to building an audience!”
Charter Dinner - Wednesday, 7th May 2025

Charter Dinner - Wednesday, 7th May 2025

7 MAY 2025

The Charter Dinner celebrates the granting of the Company's Royal Charter by Queen Mary Tudor on 4 May 1557. Official Company guests were invited to dinner, that included the Chief Executives of our Corporate Members, Chairmen of affiliated Trade Associations, with their Chief Executives and senior executives from our main supplies.
 
This glittering occasion was a sellout with 196 Liverymen and guests in attendance. Our most grateful thanks to Liveryman Lord Sedwill of Sherborne (Mark) who was our guest speaker.
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April 2025

Admission To Freedom - 14th April 2025

Admission To Freedom - 14th April 2025

14 APRIL 2025

At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 14th April 2025, the Master, Paul Wilson admitted seven new Freeman by Redemption and one new Freeman by Patrimony.

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Cloathing Ceremony - 8th April 2025

Cloathing Ceremony - 8th April 2025

8 APRIL 2025

At the Court meeting on the 8th April  2025 the Master cloathed six new Liveryman. (L-R)

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March 2025

United Guilds' Service - Friday, 28 March 2025

United Guilds' Service - Friday, 28 March 2025

28 MARCH 2025

The Master and Consort, Past Masters Brewster, McKane, and Sleight, with the Immediate Past Master and Court Assistants Drew, Smith and Scrimgeour, and Liverymen Shearmur, Allan and Faulks and Freeman Dexter on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral before the United Guilds Service of Thanksgiving with all the other Livery companies, the Lord Mayor and City dignitaries.

Cooking the Books: the past, present and future of Cookbooks - Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Cooking the Books: the past, present and future of Cookbooks - Tuesday, 18 March 2025

18 MARCH 2025

Our industry event on ‘Cooking the Books: the past, present and future of cookbooks’ was held on Tuesday, 18th March 2025.
 
We were lucky to have such an excellent panel and our most grateful thanks go to our Chair, Angela Clutton and the rest of the panel, Stephanie Jackson, Diane Purkiss and Mark Riddaway.
 
Thank you also to our wonderful exhibitors and Liveryman Kate Howell who spearheaded the event.
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Admission To Freedom - 17th March 2025

Admission To Freedom - 17th March 2025

17 MARCH 2025

At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 17th March 2025, the Master, Paul Wilson admitted eight new Freeman by Redemption.

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February 2025

NMG Roundtable: Press Club Debate 2025 - 24 February

NMG Roundtable: Press Club Debate 2025 - 24 February

27 FEBRUARY 2025

The annual London Press Club/Stationers Company debate was on a subject that has everyone talking.  A panel of senior figures from politics, journalism and digital communications debated: Is AI the saviour or assassin for journalism and democracy?

 

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Admission to Freedom 17th February 2025

Admission to Freedom 17th February 2025

17 FEBRUARY 2025

At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 17th February 2025, the Master, Paul Wilson admitted seven new Freeman by Redemption.

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