Events

Sponsorship Opportunity: New Declarations Book

Founders/Anniversary

• Fri 28th Feb 2025
• 12:00

Virtual Event

• Sponsorship for the New Declarations Book

Dear Guildmen,

Since the 1970s our Declaration Book has been the keeper of our history, the witness to our journeys, and the heart of our Guild. We can thumb back through time and see our own Declarations made.

It is our book. It has seen names etched into its pages—Guildmen joining for the first time, Apprentice Masters stepping up, and Court members taking their place in leadership. It holds decades of stories, milestones, and memories that belong to all of us.

We have come to the end of our current book. And now, it’s time for a new volume.

We are creating a new Declaration Book, ready for April’s Court. We are working with an incredible binder to craft something truly special—leather-bound, featuring the Guild’s maiden emblem, and reflecting our historic colours.

This book is an opportunity for you to leave your mark. We are inviting sponsors—of any amount—to help bring this vision to life. And here’s the exciting part: as a sponsor, your name will be immortalised on the inside cover of the book, recorded for generations to come.

This is your chance to be part of something historic, to have your name forever linked with this incredible Guild.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leave your mark on Guild history.

Sign up now via the “ticket options” to pledge your support and let’s make this new book unforgettable—together.

With Gratitude and Pride,

Trish, 

Patricia Murfin-Snook Master,

Guild of Mercers' Scholars

Available options:

£10 Sponsorship: Price £10.00: Last booking date Fri 28th Feb 2025 12:00 pm

£25 Sponsorship: Price £25.00: Last booking date Fri 28th Feb 2025 12:00 pm

£50 Sponsorship: Price £50.00: Last booking date Fri 28th Feb 2025 12:00 pm

£100 Sponsorship: Price £100.00: Last booking date Fri 28th Feb 2025 12:00 pm

Meet the Wheelwrights

Social

• Tue 04th Mar 2025
• 18:00

Physical event

• Guildhall, Gresham St, City of London EC2V 7HH

Interested in joining a livery company, or finding out more about one operates? Why not join us on Tuesday 4 March at the Guildhall in London and hear from the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights on the history, purpose and activities involved in one of the City's historic organisations.

This is a great chance to hear from those within a livery company on the kind of activities they do and ask questions. The event is free to attend and complimentary drinks and canapes will be served.

Starting off in the Members Dining Room at 6pm, the Master of the Company will introduce the Wheelwrights and its origins in the seventeenth century with the coachmaking trade. More will be explained in a short presentation about the modern purpose of the Wheelwrights, its charitable support, and its events.

There will be a brief explanation about how those interested can discover more, or even apply to become a member of the Company, and time to ask questions. The evening will be rounded off with an opportunity to chat and network with the members of the Company and guests.

Only 12 tickets are available for what promises to be a very interesting evening. Book here to secure your place.

More information about the Wheelwrights can be found here: https://wheelwrights.org/company/

Available options:

Ticket with complimentary drinks and canapes: Price £0.00: Last booking date Tue 04th Mar 2025 06:00 pm

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst tour

Tour

• Fri 14th Mar 2025
• 11:00

Physical event

• Old College, RMAS, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4PQ

The Guild of Mercers Scholars invites you to join us for our first event in 2025, a tour of the splendid and historic Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Over a 2 1/2 hour tour we will discover the history of this unique establishment where officer training has continued unbroken since 1812. Led by an expert guide, a retired officer whose own training will have taken place within the Academy's walls, we will be treated to a fascinating look into its storied past. The training grounds of many statesmen and rulers, including His Majesty the King and Winston Churchill, will be vividly explored as we view the 'prestige' rooms of the College.

Tickets are available for £25 per person, and include tea, coffee and biscuits before the start of the tour at 11am. Be sure to book your place early to avoid disappointment.

Available options:

Tour of Sandhurst Military Academy: Price £25.00: Last booking date Fri 14th Mar 2025 11:00 am

Women in the City – A Walking Tour & Hybrid Talk

Walk

• Mon 07th Apr 2025
• 11:00

Physical event with the ability to join online

• City of London & Guildhall (Committee Room 1)

• Hybrid talk in Guildhall (Committee Room 1) with MS Teams link provided to online attendees

11:00 AM – Walking Tour (Approx. 1.5 hours)

The walking tour will take participants on a journey through the heart of the City of London, highlighting the role women have played in its development over the centuries. From the early days of women in business to more contemporary figures who have broken barriers, the tour will reveal key landmarks and hidden gems associated with notable women throughout history.

Jill’s deep knowledge of the City’s rich history will bring these stories to life, offering a compelling narrative of how women have influenced everything from commerce to governance and the livery world. This part of the event will take approximately 1.5 hours, providing an engaging and informative introduction to the lives and legacies of some iconic women.

The walking tour will be capped at 15 participants, and should interest exceed this number, a second tour may be offered in the summer.

1:00 PM – Hybrid Talk at Guildhall (40–60 minutes)

After the walking tour, attendees will make their way to Guildhall, where Committee Room 1 will host a hybrid talk that will expand on the themes introduced during the walk. Jill will lead the discussion, diving deeper into the impact of women in the City and the ever-evolving role they continue to play in shaping its future.

Whether you attend in person or virtually, this talk will provide further context and engage participants in thought-provoking conversation. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served during the talk, providing an opportunity to relax, network, and engage with fellow attendees. The hybrid format ensures that members who cannot attend in person can still be part of the conversation and benefit from Jill’s insights.

Potentially this subject may be of inspiration to Apprentices completing their Apprentice Essays! 

This is a rare opportunity to explore the often overlooked histories of women who have helped shape the City of London and the broader livery community. It is also a chance to connect with fellow Guild members, expand your knowledge of the City’s history, and engage in a meaningful discussion about the role of women in the ongoing development of one of the world’s most iconic financial hubs.

Places for the walking tour are limited to 15 participants per group, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Tickets for the walking tour and hybrid talk can be purchased via the two options available.

Don’t miss out on this fascinating and inspiring event that celebrates the legacy of women in the City and their continued impact on its future. Join us for an engaging day of discovery, discussion, and community!

Available options:

Walking Tour & Talk: Price £19.50: Last booking date Fri 04th Apr 2025 11:59 pm

Online Talk Only: Price £4.95: Last booking date Fri 04th Apr 2025 11:59 pm

Tour of Waddesdon Manor and gardens

Tour

• Sat 03rd May 2025
• 11:00

Physical event

• Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH

The Master Patricia Murfin-Snook invites you to join her for a tour of the stunning former home of the Rothchilds, Waddesdon Manor.

Built in the late 19th century in glorious French Renaissance style, the Manor could easily have been transported from the Loire valley into the Buckinghamshire countryside. No expense was spared in its construction and on Saturday 3 May we have the opportunity to visit this splendid English chateau and its formal gardens for ourselves. Starting at 11am, an expert guide will show us round the Baron de Rothschild's collection of English and Dutch paintings and French decorative arts, one of the finest in the world, followed by a tour of the gardens featuring the ornate, Rococo-style Aviary.

After our tour, we will enjoy lunch at the nearby Stables cafe, payable at the visitor's own cost.There will be an opportunity to continue exploring the gardens and house at your own leisure following lunch.

Tickets for this day out in the country are only £22.95 per person.

Available options:

Tour of the manor and grounds : Price £22.95: Last booking date Thu 01st May 2025 10:00 am