This week was the 500th Anniversary of the foundation of the Worshipful Company of Carmen. The Company organized several celebrations including an Evensong Service in St Paul’s Cathedral followed by a reception at Stationers Hall. The service was a colourful affair with Masters and Clerks, in full regalia, processing into and out of the Cathedral. These events were well supported by livery companies with some 96 Masters and their Clerk’s attending.
The Company had commissioned a new oil painting of the Master (Marsha Rae Ratcliff) accompanied by her Wardens and Clerk and a new silver horse and cart to represent the early work undertaken by Members of the Company in the 1500’s! Visiting Master’s were presented with a replica of the horse and cart to commemorate this special occasion.A memorable evening to celebrate 500 years of work by Members of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, who motto is “let us help you carry your load”. Many thanks to the Master for including us in their celebrations.
Photographs show the Order of Service, the Master being robed in the Cathedral Crypt, the Carmen’s new oil painting and the silver horse and cart.
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