We are pleased to announce the Deputy Master, Paul Morrow, has kindly refurbished and returned our external Coat of Arms to its rightful place, on the outside of the Bakers’ Hall. Please take time to enjoy viewing it, when next here. […]
Category: Master’s Year 2019
Oldest bakery school in the world celebrated the 125th anniversary with the Bakers
The National Bakery School (NBS) at London South Bank University (LSBU) is officially the oldest bakery school in the world this year and celebrated its 125th anniversary on 17th September 2019 with an event hosted by The Worshipful Company of Bakers at Bakers’ Hall.The celebration kicked off with a speech from LSBU Vice-Chancellor David Phoenix, […]
Bakers on Tour
The Master and Mistress Baker and a party of 25 Liverymen, partners and friends enjoyed an event packed weekend in Northern Ireland on 6-9 September.The weekend kicked off with a private tour of Hillsborough Castle followed by dinner in the State Dining Room. Hillsborough Castle, in reality a magnificent Georgian country house, is a Royal Palace […]
2019 Baking Industry Awards
WPPB Image Addons The 2019 edition of the prestigious Baking Industry Awards was held on the night of 4th September at the glitzy Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The theme for the night was ‘intergalactic’ and saw hundreds of esteemed guests, including many leading baking industry figures, in attendance for the dazzling awards ceremony.The Bakers […]
Livery Society tour of HMS Belfast
A private tour of HMS Belfast, organised by the Livery Society, took place on the 11th July.A light cruiser, HMS Belfast, in common with the Titanic and the Canberra, was built in the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. She entered service in 1938 but in 1939 was one of the first victims of a […]
Livery Society visit to the Guildhall’s archives 1569 and All That…..
On June 5 at Guildhall, London, the fascinating heritage of the Bakers Company was revealed by Howard Doble of London Metropolitan Archives, who took Livery Society members and guests right back to 1155 when the City’s bakers first appeared in a pipe roll. Howard’s slide show, coupled with his animated commentary and selection of books brought up […]
Guild of Young Freemen’s Garden Party
It was a fine summer’s day in London as the Guild of Young Freemen gathered for their Garden Party in the green courtyard of St. Michael’s Church, Cornhill. This event, which has been held annually for the past 5 years, is an opportunity for the members to meet together with their families in an informal […]
Beating the Bounds
All Hallows By The Tower beat the bounds of their parish every year on Ascension Day, and this year’s ceremony took place on Thursday 30 May. The Master, Clerk, Liveryman Alderman Nicholas Lyons, other Livery Company representatives and various distinguished dignitaries were present and joined the Beating Party on the day.Beating the Bounds is an […]
Big Curry Lunch 2019
The WCB continues to be a strong partner in the yearly Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch, a huge Range Of Charity Events In Support Of The Soldiers, Veterans And Families, which has raised over £2m to-date.The WCB is also proud be supporting one of our veterans, on an individual basis. […]
Bakers’ Court & Livery Dinner on Monday 1st April 2019
The Worshipful Company of Bakers held Court and the subsequent Dinner for Court Members, Liverymen and their guests on Monday 1st April 2019. The splendid evening was enjoyed by all in attendance. For many it was their first chance to experience our new Ceremonial Beadle, Tim Gutteridge, who did a fine job. We look forward to […]