Six ancient churches, one April morning, and why the City of London’s sacred lanes deserve to be top of every itinerary There is a particular quality of light in London on an April morning — provisional, a little argumentative, as if the sun hasn’t quite committed to showing up. It…...
The Turner Legacy of Glass:
The Turner Legacy of Glass: Honorary Freeman, Professor W.E.S. Turner & Helen Monro Turner At the turn of the 20th century, the British glass industry was in severe turmoil. Operating largely on archaic, secret recipes passed down through generations, manufacturers lacked scientific precision—many were unable to measure furnace temperatures accurately.…...
The Cockpit Experience
Strengthening Our Ongoing Partnership with Makers and the Future of Glass Members of the Company and guests were welcomed recently to The Cockpit Experience, an inspiring insight into the studios, makers, and creative energy that define Cockpit Bloomsbury. As one of London’s leading incubators for independent craftspeople, Cockpit continues to…...
Annual Ravenscroft Lecture 2026
The Hidden Technology Seen Around the World At the recent gathering, members and guests were treated to a fascinating Ravenscroft Lecture by Roland Hill, inventor of the globally adopted one-way vision technology now familiar on buses, buildings, galleries, and retail façades worldwide. Hill, joined by his long-standing colleague D. Barrington‑Ford,…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Glass Sellers – Continuing to support the Glass Industry
Congratulations to the 2025 Rising Star Award winners! The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London continued its long history of supporting education in the UK glass manufacturing sector and recognising outstanding industry achievements by sponsoring the Rising Star Awards at Glass Focus 2025. Images: © We Are Awesome Ltd…...
