Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights

The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights is one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London having been incorporated by Royal Charter in 1670.

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Well done Croford Coachbuilders on the work you have done on the Gold Coronation Coach.

We wish everyone involved in the coronation blessings and would like to say God Save the King.

#wheels #buckinghampalace #royal

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Role of the wheel in battle: an excellent history talk
The first use of the wheel in warfare was the chariot in 1274BC replaced after 500 years by horses which were used by 2,500 years. Wheels remain to the present day vital in supply lines in combat zones.

#wheel #battle

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Annual Pancake Race: Wheelwrights win the race!

#pancake #cityoflondon

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Wheelwrights Working Weekend: this annual event was fully booked as soon as it became available!

During the weekend liverymen and guests learn to make traditional wheels under Master Wheelwright Greg Rowland MBE's guidance.

#wheels #craft

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This week Master Chris Ball hosted a very enjoyable visit to the College of Arms, a royal corporation responsible for all matters of heraldry in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some Commonwealth realms.

#livery #arms #heraldry

[Andy T @Andy_T_]

@GSGB01 No this is the reason.

Overall crime up 21%
Violent crime up 35%
Homicides up 5%
Knife crime up 54%
Sexual offences up 51%

Reward shouldn't be given for failure.

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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.

#london #livery #parade

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Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights at the annual London Sheep Drive!

#livery #london

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Recently The Master Neil Sampson hosted members and guests for dinner at the excellent Fusiliers Museum followed by Ceremony of the Keys.

#london #fusiliers #regiment

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Wheelwrights at Wheels and Wheelchairs Saturday Skate Group

It was an exciting day out!

#wheels #wheelchairs

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On Friday Master Neil Sampson presented the inaugural The Worshipful Company Of Wheelwrights award at Royal Navy Junior Field Gun at HMS Collingwood.

Congratulations to winners BAE Systems A team!

#navy #fieldgun #royalartillery

[Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights @WheelwrightsWC]

𝐇𝐮𝐛 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈����𝐬𝐮𝐞:

• Update from the Master Neil Sampson
• Membership update
• Livery Committee Update
• The Master’s Weekend in Dublin
• Military Update & more

Read more https://t.co/OzlYVMfIvx

#wheel #livery #london

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Cyclists from the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights and their friends rode over 500km in the Buckinghamshire hills in the Tour de Vale for @Wheelpower.

Still time to support these amazing cyclists and charity! https://t.co/qJIRgK9pja

#cycling #charity #wheelchair #sports

[Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights @WheelwrightsWC]

@GowmanAJ Wonderful and thank you for the mention @GowmanAJ ! We hope to see you soon

[Alison Jane Gowman @GowmanAJ]

Introducing the expert woodworkers looking after London's historic coaches Trust craft working on coaches and wheels @WheelwrightsWC #CoachmakersLivery Well done #CrofordCoachbuilders https://t.co/GMWkXAASut

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Members of the company have been very busy recently visiting a number of our military affiliates lately

#military #livery #army #airforce

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Wheelwrights Treasures Evening: Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1670 the original purpose of the company was to regulate the manufacture and quality of handmade wooden wheels (the Ancient Craft of Wheelwrighting).

More info https://t.co/xBDwdl39Jj

#wheels #london #livery

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“Tradition is not the worship of the ashes but the preservation of the fire”

Tues 16 April: 250th Anniversary of the Court of Aldermen granting Livery Status with 300 liverymen and guests.

Learn more about our vibrant livery https://t.co/ZeK5JqutIq

#wheels #livery #london

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Hub & Spoke Newsletter Spring Issue:

• Spotlight on the Master, Neil Sampson
• Livery Committee Update
• Charity Update
• Military Affiliations Update
• Working Wheelwright’s Weekend
• 100+ Club
More

Read more https://t.co/HvGoDeYHVb

#wheel #livery #london

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PANCAKE RACE 2024: Every Shrove Tuesday, dozens of Livery members split into teams and race around Guildhall Yard for the Inter-Livery Pancake Race hosted by the Worshipful Company of Poulters
📸 Gerry Edwards

#pancake #livery #london

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Last week Master Wheelwright Neil Sampson and his Consort Barbara Sampson attended Mansion House at the invitation of the Rt Hon The Lord Mayor Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli and the Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli.

#london #cny