Pamela Bilalova North East and Cumbria Published 19 February 2026 More than 200 glass and ceramics practitioners have signed an open letter in support of a new glass-making hub in a city. Glassworks, in the former Peter Smith Antiques building in the Sunniside area of Sunderland, is planned to replace the…...
Celebrating Fellowship & Craftsmanship – The CASK GROUP
Six livery companies walk into a bar. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it is how the Cask Group began. The Worshipful Company of Coopers, Innholders, The Worshipful Company of Distillers, Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London, Brewers, and The Vintners’ Company share something obvious: our…...
Members in the News – Master Matthew Demmon
Demmon Family Honoured at Guildhall as Karen and Lucy Receive the Freedom of the City of London A distinguished ceremony took place at the Guildhall, London, on Thursday, 5th February, where Mistress, Mrs Karen Demmon and Miss Lucy Demmon were formally admitted to the Freedom of the City of London.…...
The HR Profession celebrates being approved for Worshipful Status by the Court of Aldermen.
The Livery Companies of the City of London remain one of the most distinctive and enduring institutions in British civic life. Rooted in the medieval trade guilds that regulated standards, training, and commerce, today’s Liveries have evolved into charitable, professional, and civic bodies that continue to shape the social and…...
Glass in the 21st Century: The Material That Shapes Modern Life
In the 21st century, glass has become one of the most quietly essential materials of modern civilization. Transparent yet powerful, refined yet endlessly adaptable, glass connects technology, sustainability, architecture, and daily life in ways few materials can rival. At the heart of modern cities, glass defines how we live and…...
A Triumphant Evening – Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Elisabeth Tsai Wins the Beethoven Piano Prize 2025 Amid an atmosphere charged with anticipation at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, this year’s Beethoven Piano Prize unfolded as a celebration of artistry, dedication, and the timeless genius of Beethoven. The adjudicator, distinguished concert pianist Leon McCawley, presided over a remarkable…...
Collect 2026
26 Feb – 1 Mar On sale: Collect 2026 Somerset House once again prepares to welcome back Collect, the world’s leading international art fair for contemporary craft and collectible design. Featuring up to 40 specialist galleries from across the globe, Collect 2026 offers an unrivalled opportunity to discover and invest in museum-quality…...
A Night of Tradition and Renewal: The Court & Livery Dinner
The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers welcomed a new era of leadership on 9 December 2025, as Liverymen and distinguished guests gathered for the Court & Livery Dinner at the historic Stationers’ Hall. Steeped in tradition and illuminated by the warmth of fellowship, the evening marked the formal installation of…...
