In 1943, the Twelve Great Companies proposed a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to help lift the spirits of the City following the Blitz. Since then, it has become a regular event and one of the few which draw together all the City Livery Companies and Guilds. The 74th Annual Service of the United Guilds of the City of London was held on 11 March, attended by The Lord Mayor, Livery Companies, City authorities and guests, filling the nave of St Paul’s.
Lessons were read by the Canon in Residence and The Lord Mayor. The Sermon was delivered by the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, KCVO, who referred to our little red book – Rules for the Conduct of Life, given to all City Freemen, as the basis for a simple plan for living a ‘better’ life. By tradition, the Water Conservators Company attends: this year more than 15 of us – seen right, collecting ourselves together for lunch.
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