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Stationers' Company Charter

9 JUNE 2021

We're looking forward to our forthcoming Charter Dinner, celebrating the grant of a Royal Charter to the Stationers' Company in 1557. The original Charter was lost, probably in the 1666 Fire of London, but you'll all be familiar with the rather splendid 1684 Charter granted by Charles II in 1684, a facsimile of which (see image) hangs in the Court Room. Click here to read about the history of the Charter.

A report on the Livery Committee Event on Clubland's Hidden Treasures on 21 April 2021

19 MAY 2021

On 21 April the Livery Committee were delighted to welcome members and their guests via Zoom to hear the Reverend Sam Aldred talk on Clubland's Hidden Treasures  Clubland’s during which he explored the incredible collection of art and artefacts inside Britain’s (and in one case the USA's) most exclusive clubs.

Court Assistant Mike James features in Dealer Support Tuned In Podcast

18 MAY 2021

Listen to Court Assistant Mike James  talking to Liveryman Steve Harrop on the Dealer Support Podcast  Tuned In.  

Master and Wardens meet in hybrid fashion 17 May

18 MAY 2021

The hybrid Master and Wardens' meeting on 17 May was the first chance some members of the Committee had to visit the new office in Ave Maria Lane.  In the photo above you can see  from L-R Court Assistant Carol Tullo, Court Assistant Tim Connell, Court Assistant Ian Leggett, the Master, Upper Warden Robert Flather and Past Master Helen Esmonde. 

Five new Freemen - 17 May 2021

17 MAY 2021

On 17 May the Master and Warden’s meeting was an in-person gathering in the meeting room at St Martin within Ludgate which was joined using Zoom by those unable to travel. 

Freeman Zoe Mair and Liveryman Anne Ashworth, both of Corporate Member Pearson, feature in PA Blog

12 MAY 2021

Members will be interested to read the item on the PA Blog in which Zoe and Anne talk about apprenticeships.  

The US Book Show from 10:00 am (EDT) Tuesday, 25 May 2021 - 5:00 pm (EDT) Thursday, 27 May 2021 - an offer not to be missed

5 MAY 2021

News just in of a fantastic offer of free VIP tickets to the US Book Show  (an online conference spanning three days) from Freeman (Elect) Cevin Bryerman, EVP/Publisher of Publishers Weekly.

Stationers’ Company Archive Evening, 26 April 2021

4 MAY 2021

 A report on Print, Profit, and People: Stories of the English Stock which was hosted by Professor Ian Gadd of Bath Spa University (who also spoke) and Liveryman Gordon Johnson.  Other speakers were  Professor Helen Smith of the University of York, Joseph Saunders a PhD student from the  University of York and  Richard Bowden a former Senior Archivist, Westminster City Archives. 

Events featuring Court Assistant Jon Drori's books

22 APRIL 2021

You will notice more publicity over the coming weeks for a LivCom Literary evening with Court Assistant  Jon Drori.  Jon has already done one of these virtual events based on his book Around the World in 80 Trees and on 17 June he will focus on his new book, Around the World in 80 Plants, which was launched just last week.  You can find all the details and register to attend here .

Members who missed Jon’s first presentation (or those who enjoyed it enormously) may be interested to know that he has been asked by the Livery Companies that make up the Wood Group, ie the Furniture Makers, Joiners and Ceilers, Turners, Upholders and Wheelwrights, to give a webinar on Around the World in 80 Trees on  Wednesday 26 May at 5.45 for a 6pm start and Stationers are invited.  

The Times and Sunday Times apprenticeships

22 APRIL 2021

Past Master McKane has let us know that News UK’s new apprenticeship programme is live. 

LivCom's Literary Event on 15 April 2021

19 APRIL 2021

In this digitally disrupted world, what is the future of print?

Liveryman Phil Elder reports that on 15 April 2021 Liveryman Peter Day was in conversation with John Walters, the managing editor, and Simon Esterson, the art director, of Eye magazine in another of the Company's very popular Cocktail Evenings. Eye, published quarterly, is an international review of graphic design and visual culture. It is in its 31st year and issue 101 is about to hit the newsstands.

Mourning HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

13 APRIL 2021

The Stationers' Company mourns the death of HRH the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and we hold Her Majesty the Queen and all the royal family in our thoughts as they grieve.