The Worshipful Company of Plumbers annual Court Luncheon for
Masters and Clerks was held at the Tallow Chandlers’ Hall on Dowgate Hill.
Unfortunately, our Clerk was unable to join me but nonetheless I had a most
enjoyable afternoon.
Upon arrival at the Hall the Plumbers Court meeting was
still in session so I was greeted by the Company’s Stewards who made me feel
very welcome. The Plumbers are a very friendly lot and as members of the WET
10, there was plenty in common to talk about. We were soon joined by the Master
and her Wardens and before long we were summoned into luncheon by the Beadle.
Before the lunch the Master Alderman Dame Fiona Woolf bade
us welcome and also introduced the five new members of the Company who had just
been clothed. Also present was Jools Holland the musician who had just been
made an Honorary Liveryman (see picture). It was great to see the Company is in
such good shape. A fine meal was then served and the conversation flowed.
The Principle Speaker was Lieutenant
Colonel Peter Willis, Clerk to Her Majesty’s Commission of Lieutenancy
for the City of London. In this role Lt Col Willis has a unique insight of the
world of the Lieutenancy whose origins date back to Henry VIII. Most counties
and major cities appoint a Lord-Lieutenant but the City of London has neither a
Lord nor a Deputy Lieutenant; instead it has a Commission of Lieutenancy who
act on behalf of the Sovereign. Their duties are wide-ranging it was most
interesting and illuminating story.
And so concluded a lovely occasion and some very good
networking opportunities were made. Thank you to the Worshipful Company of
Plumbers for their generosity and to the catering team for a lovely meal.
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