Lord Mayor’s Show 2024

The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights were honoured to take part in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Parade. This year our entry showcased many aspects of what the Company does including support for the ancient craft, our military and charitable links. In addition to members...

Inter-livery Sailing – September 2021

The Wheelwrights entered the inter-livery sailing regatta for the first time this year and, despite very light winds, we came second overall and won the Sir Robin Gillett Cup for coming first in our class. Thanks to Sharon Foulston for the for the use of her yacht, ...

Livery Crafts Fair and Sheep Drive 2021

On Sunday 26th September 2021 we took part in the annual sheep drive and  livery craft fair on Southwark Bridge.   The sheep drive was opened by the Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen, The Lord Mayor was also present. The themes for our stall were Craft, Charity,...

British Driving Society Annual Show – July 2021

On Sunday 11th July 2021, thirty Liverymen and their guests visited The British Driving Society’s annual show in Windsor Great Park, where they enjoyed lunch and an amazing display of horse drawn carriages.  The Master presented the cup and certificate to the winning...

Docklands Go Karting – July 2021

We enjoyed a great trip to Docklands Go Karting. Although some very competitive streaks were apparent amongst some of our younger drivers, the “young at heart” also demonstrated some finely honed driving skills! After the go karting we enjoyed some re-hydration at the...

Inter-livery Clay Shooting – June 2021

On the 24th June 2021 the Wheelwrights entered a team in the inter livery clay pigeon shooting competition held at Holland and Holland’s shooting ground at Northwood. The team was captained by Past Master James Tucker and comprised Chris Ball, David Thornley and Phil...