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British Library, Euston Road, London.

We are organizing a guided tour of the British Library for a group of Scriveners, followed by lunch at the library, on Tuesday 3rd March 2026. The visit will comprise of a tour of the building which was opened in 1998 and a tour of the Treasures currently on show. It is expected to take about 1 ½ hours altogether starting at 11 30 am. Past Master Giles Cole took a party of Scriveners on a tour of the British Library about 10years after the building was opened and this was greatly enjoyed at the time. There have been some significant changes since that time and the tour has altered, so this promises to be a very interesting visit.

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The Grand Hall of the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey)

The office of Sheriff dates to the 7th century, but over the last four decades it has become an annual tradition that the Master presents the Sheriffs with the quill pens with which they signed their Declaration of Admission to Office. The Sheriffs this year are Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley. Presentations will also be made to the winners of the Karen Nehammer Prize for Handwriting, in memory of our late liveryman, and to encourage the art of handwriting in pupils of City schools. Prizes and certificates are awarded to pupils in years 6, 7, 8 and 9.

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Vintners' Hall, 68 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4V 3BG

The Master and Wardens invite you, along with your professional and personal guests to attend our annual Spring Dinner at Vintners' Hall. Our main speaker will be the Master of the Faculties, Morag Ellis KC. She is the most senior ecclesiastical judge in England; Dean of the Arches and Auditor of the Chancery Court of York.

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St Paul's Cathedral, London

The Company has, as usual, been allocated twenty-two places for this annual service. The Preacher will be the Reverend George Bush. This service is a magnificent spectacle with outstanding music and all Livery Companies are encouraged to attend. The Service starts at 11.15am but those attending are asked to be seated by 10.45am. Badges of office and Company ties or brooches should be worn. Officers of the Company will be gowned. We have booked to have lunch at Apothecaries’ Hall following the service. The cost of £78 (inc VAT) per head includes a 12:30pm champagne reception followed by a 1:00pm two-course buffet lunch with wine and port for the Loyal Toasts. The Hall, at Black Friars Lane, is a short walk from St Paul’s.

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