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WCB Corporate Partners lunch 2026

Published on: 7 May 2026WCB Corporate Partners lunch 2026

On the 30th of April we welcomed our WCB Corporate Partners to a special lunch at Butchers' Hall

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Bridget Morgan – 2025 Gary Baker Award Winner

Published on: 15 April 2026Bridget Morgan – 2025 Gary Baker Award Winner

Bridget Morgan is the winner of the 2025 Award, which was hotly contested with 7 candidates being shortlisted for the award.

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The Boar's Head Ceremony 2026

Published on: 20 March 2026The Boar's Head Ceremony 2026

The Boar’s Head ceremony is one of the oldest ceremonies in The City of London, and it is when The Worshipful Company of Butchers parade through The City to Mansion House to present the Lord Mayor of The City of London with a ‘boar’s head’! Apparently, this can trace its origins back to 1343, when John Hammond (a grocer) was The City's Lord Mayor.

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Master's Blog January 2026

Published on: 30 January 2026Master's Blog January 2026

A very Happy 2026 to all. A relatively slow start for me so far in January, not that I’m complaining after the whirlwind of last year! Two stunning highlights to tell you about this month and both at Butchers’ Hall!

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Charity, Education and Steak & Kidney Pudding

Published on: 15 January 2026Charity, Education and Steak & Kidney Pudding

The first Court Lunch of 2026 set the tone for the rest of the year as we celebrated charity and education.

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A Christmas Message from The Master 2025

Published on: 24 December 2025A Christmas Message from The Master 2025

Thank you for your support during my time as Master. It is a true honour and a privilege to represent The Worshipful Company of Butchers—an opportunity I never take for granted. I sincerely hope that you, your families, and your friends enjoy a wonderful Christmas, filled with everything you wish for.

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Inter-Livery Carol Service and Supper - 16 December

Published on: 18 December 2025Inter-Livery Carol Service and Supper - 16 December

On Tuesday 16th December, the Master, accompanied by his Consort and several Liverymen, attended the annual Inter-Livery Carol Service, organised by the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers, at the Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great, joining colleagues from other Livery Companies.

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The City Meat Lecture 2025: Insight and Expertise in Focus

Published on: 27 November 2025The City Meat Lecture 2025: Insight and Expertise in Focus

The Worshipful Company of Butchers was delighted to welcome the meat and wider food community to Butchers’ Hall on 26 November for The City Meat Lecture 2025, proudly sponsored by ABP. The lecture explored: “Is there a role for livestock and meat in modern society?”

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First Ever Lady Mayor's Show

Published on: 12 November 2025First Ever Lady Mayor's Show

What a day to celebrate the First Lady Mayor of London, Dame Susan Langley’s Lady Mayor’s Show. The Worshipful Company of Butchers paraded at the show in force.

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A new London Museum in Smithfield and champion sausages

Published on: 11 November 2025A new London Museum in Smithfield and champion sausages

An update on a new Smithfield neighbour, enjoying champion sausage and a delicious trio of pork made the November Court Lunch at Butchers' Hall a fine occasion.

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