What IS a Loving Cup, and Why do we Drink from one?

What IS a Loving Cup, and Why do we Drink from one?

The Master invites you to join them in a Loving Cup! Those who are regulars at banquets in the City of London will tell you that the ceremony of the loving cup is one of the enduring traditions of the City, a living piece of history that sets City and Livery banquets...
The Installation Banquet 2019

The Installation Banquet 2019

A warm summer’s evening in July set the scene for a City banquet like no other, for this was the Guild’s Installation Banquet to celebrate the recent installation of our Master for 2019 – 2020, Mr. Anjola Adeniyi.  The banquet is a highlight of the...
Out with the Old, in the with the New… Robes!

Out with the Old, in the with the New… Robes!

The Court of Assistants was delighted to take delivery of a pair of brand new robes for the Clerk and Beadle. These vestments are a key part of the Guild’s Treasures, and play a vital role in the ceremonial functions of the Guild.      But why do we wear...
Rhys Jones Elected as Renter Warden

Rhys Jones Elected as Renter Warden

The Court of Assistants to the Guild of Young Freemen are delighted to have elected Rhys Jones as our Renter Warden for 2019 – 2020 at our most recent Election Court. A longstanding member of the Guild, Rhys is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Merchant...