Due to the proposed train strikes this event has been postponed but will be rearranged. So watch this space. The Company Fundraiser invites you to join him aboard the Pride of London for an evening of dinner and dancing. Departing from Festival Pier at 1800, there will be a prosecco reception, dinner, a cash bar
At the Court Meeting held on the 6th April Alderman Sir David Wootton became Senior Warden Master Elect. The following were admitted as Craft Owning Freemen Simon Quereshi Martin Whitmore Panter Colin Michael Brooks James Thomas Gilbert Appointed as Waterman to the Company James Berry Winner of 2020 Doggett’s Coat and Badge
The first Court of Bindings for 2022 were held at the Hall on 7 March for eight new apprentices. On behalf of everyone at the Company, we wish you the very best of luck in your careers on the Thames and look forward to seeing you again soon.
27 January 2022 The Master, Derek Mann, and Shipping Minister, Robert Courts MP, were promoting the Thames CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programme yesterday. Boat operations on the tidal Thames, the UK’s busiest inland waterway, are set to accelerate rapidly over the next decade. The boom in online shopping, linked to the pandemic, has generated unprecedented
DOWN RIVER TRIP 26TH January 2022. Fantastic trip from Westminster to Gravesend and back today with our apprentices and Freemen of the Company. Huge thanks to Freeman, Steve Woollacott and his crew aboard the Pride of London and for his amazing commentary.
In regard to recent changes in the Covid-19 situation in England, we ask you to read the following information carefully before your visit to the Watermen’s Hall. Our requests of you: Please take a look at and follow government guidance ahead of the event –https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus If you are feeling unwell or displaying Covid-19 symptoms, please
LORD MAYOR’S SHOW 2021 Bargemaster Robbie Coleman, with Doggett’s Winners, L to R: Harry McCarthy, Past Master, Simon McCarthy, Roger Spencer & Chris Spencer walking in the Lord Mayor’s Parade 13 November 2021 This dates back to the days when the Lord Mayor was rowed into the City by Watermen.
Yesterday evening Doggett’s winners James Berry (2020 race) and Max Carter-Miller (2021 race), were each presented with the prestigious Red Coat & Badge at Fishmongers Hall. Congratulations to you both, well deserved. Photo L to R: 2021 winner Max Carter-Miller, Immediate Past Master, Mrs Gina Blair, 2020 winner James Berry and Master, Derek Mann
Watermen’s Hall is one of the City of London’s finest venues for conferences, banquets, receptions, award ceremonies, business meetings, wedding receptions, private dining and silver service luncheons for up to 80 people.
This 18th century Georgian Hall graces the City with its historical elegance and spaces to suit every occasion.
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