

FROM THE
CLERK
OBITUARIES
Liveryman Tom Wilmot
and Court Assistant
Ronald Brown
Martin Bonham
I
get
a
number of
calls
from
Freemen of
the Company
enquiring
about
becoming
Liverymen
and what
this
involves. This
issue of
Salamander
gives me
an
ideal
opportunity
to
describe
the
process.
In order
to progress
to Livery
it
is
necessary
to
be
not only
a
Freeman of
the Company but
also
a
Freeman of
the City of London.
This
can be
achieved
in one of
two ways:
either by
approaching
the Chamberlain's Court
in Guildhall
(details
available
from
the Clerk) or
registration
by proxy
(details
and
form
also
available
from
the
Clerk).
Once
registered,
it
is
necessary
to
attend
the Chamberlain's Court
(usually
a month
or
so
later)
to declare
your
Freedom of
the City.
Once
Freedom of
the City
has been declared
the
Chamberlain's Court will provide
confirmation
to
the Clerk.
The Clerk will
then be
in position
to
invite
you
to be
clothed
in
the Livery of
the
Company.
Clothings
take place
four
times
a
year
at
the
time of Court Meetings
in December,
March,
June
and
September.
There
is
a one-off
Livery
Fine
to be paid of £500
and Quarterage
remains
the
same.
Becoming
a Liveryman of one of
the City of
London's Livery Companies
is
a
great privilege
and
honour.
Being
a Liveryman
gives
you
the
right
to
attend Common Hall
and
vote
in
the
elections
for
the
Sheriffs
and Lord Mayor.
The
Lord Mayor,
Sheriffs
and Aldermen
are drawn
from
the
ranks of
the Livery.
If
you
are
interested
in moving
to Livery
Status please
call
the Clerk on 0207 600 1666.
It was with
very
great
sadness
that
the Master,
Wardens
and members of
the Company
received
news of
the death of Liveryman Tom Wilmot on
15
February 2007
and
that of Court Assistant
Ronald Brown on 19 March 2007.
The Company was
represented
at both
funerals
and
subsequent Memorial
Services.
2
Innes
Southard's
former London
Fire Brigade Dodge
G16/Magirus 100ft
turntable
ladder
ready
for
the parade.
Court Assistants Alan Mabbutt
and
Ronald Murray, Master Martin Coffey
and Court Assistant Trevor Barnwell
pictured
in
front of
Innes
Southard's
ex
-
London
Fire Brigade Dodge/Magirus
turntable
ladder before
the
commencement of
the 2006 Lord
Mayor's Parade.