"City of London, being very ancient, has many traditions and ceremonies, and as many of us still like dressing up in livery finery, many of them still happen today. Many of the ceremonies take place in private and aren't open to the public, but as they involve processions from Halls to Churches, that part can be observed. So it's no surprise to be wandering around the City sometimes and run into a group of people wearing"
"Stow commemoration service St Andrew Undershaft On or near 5th April every 3rd year Not until 2027 Trinitytide procession and service Trinity House to St Olave Hart Street Week after Whitsun Fishmongers procession Fishmongers Hall to St Magnus the Martyr Usually in June Skinners procession Skinners Hall"
The City of London preserves numerous ancient traditions and ceremonies performed by livery companies and other bodies. Many ceremonial events take place in private but include public processions between company halls and churches, allowing onlookers to observe parts of the rituals. Participants often wear traditional livery, furs, and lace while carrying symbolic items during processions. A recurring events list includes Stow commemoration (next 2027), Trinitytide, Fishmongers, Skinners, Quit Rents, and Painters-Stainers ceremonies, with specific venues and tentative dates noted. Additional date information and gap filling are invited.
Read at ianVisits
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]