115. Livery Weekend in Ironbridge 10-12 June

Ironbridge is where the industrial revolution began.
For 33 years, Livery Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff and Sheriffs have invited to spend a weekend touring the ten industrial museums which are administered by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. Joined by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress on Saturday, we visited four sites, including the famous bridge, before meeting at the President’s Summer Ball in the Engine Shop. The bridge was built by Abraham Darby III, who was given the Freedom of the City in 1775.

Such a busy week-end and a good social occasion where all Masters and Consorts meet, and then decide how to carry forward the friendships and in many cases working relations in the coming years to soften the post-Master blues. On Sunday morning Masters and Consorts met (separately) and set up 2016 year clubs, Phoenix for the Masters (after the great fire) and Firebirds for Consorts. Chairmen and committee members were elected

Right: Masters and Consorts, Hackney Carriage Drivers, Launderers and Water Conservators at the President’s Ball in the Enginuity Museum.