Presentation of a bespoke ladies’ fan to HRH The Duchess of Sussex

Presentation of a bespoke ladies’ fan to HRH The Duchess of Sussex

In keeping with tradition since the time of HM Queen Victoria, on particular occasions the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers present a unique fan to Members of The Royal Family.  Consequently, following her marriage to HRH The Duke of Sussex last year, the Master (Dr...
A Master’s year: part five of five ‘reflection’

A Master’s year: part five of five ‘reflection’

It is often said that the Mansion House Banquet in December is the culmination of the Master Fan Makers’ year. In a sense, it is. It takes place almost at the end of the calendar year, ten months into the Company’s annual cycle, and is undoubtedly a truly wonderful...
A Master’s year: part four

A Master’s year: part four

After the summer break, business as usual commenced in September with a General Purposes and Finance Committee meeting.  Other work that month included the Livery and Recruitment Committees, and the production of a suitably fine fan for potential presentation to a...

The Banquet at the Mansion House

As usual the Banquet was a glittering and memorable occasion. The attendance was high and the guests distinguished and numerous. There is no more impressive venue than Mansion House and the Company is doubly fortunate to be able to use it and to do so in the festive...

A Master’s year: part three

The third article in this series starts with the Master and Mistress’s attendance at the Ironbridge Gorge Livery Weekend from 8th. to 10th. June, a superb event bringing together all the Livery and Guild Masters, Prime Wardens and their Consorts, and the Lord Mayor...