2011 THE VERY REVD DR JOHN MOSES, DEAN OF ST.PAULS, BECOMES AN HONORARY FREEMAN
2012 AD London Olympics
2020 HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES BECOMES AN HONORARY COURT ASSISTANT
2000 – A New Century
Representation of the weaving industry in the Livery today reflects the UK textile specialisms in the craft and design of top class woven cloths in suitings, furnishings, ceremonial, and hi-tec structures. The weaving industry being smaller today but more specialised. A conscious effort is made towards involving Company’s members of all ages in its affairs, by familiarisation with UK weaving, by assessment of charitable applications, by membership of committees, and by involvement in social events. The Company is committed to encouraging diversity, equality, and inclusion among its membership with the aim of ensuring that all members feel respected and able to give of their best.
The Coronation Anointing Screen
The Company were honoured to be able to assist in the Anointing Screen for the Coronation of King Charles III. In particular, the Company assisted in selecting and sourcing the main fabrics for the screen. Wool was selected because of its sustainability and the ability of the UK Textile industry to supply it. The size of the screen at over 2 metres wide and 2 metres high was too big for a standard fabric to be used in one piece. This could have meant an ugly seam being incorporated into the screen. It was decided to use woollen “Broadcloth” made by AW Hainsworth in Leeds. This fabric is wide enough to use in a single piece and has been used for many traditional heritage projects in the past and is used to cover the Wool Sack in the House of Lords. The fabric was made from Commonwealth wool from Australia and New Zealand and was spun, woven, dyed and finished at AW Hainsworth’s mill in Leeds. The special felting and milling technique used to finish the fabric makes this very stable and an excellent base onto which to embroider.
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Past Upper Bailiffs
A list of all previous Upper Bailiffs since 1600 can be found in the attached document.
The Upper Bailiff's Badge
The Upper Bailiff’s Badge, presented to the Company in 1878 by Frederic Ouvry when he was Upper Bailiff.
