Merchant Taylors' Company

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas & a peaceful New Year. Thank you to everyone who visited Merchant Taylors' Hall, supported the Company and Foundation this year. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026 for more memorable moments. #HappyChristmas #NewYear2026

Yesterday, we held our annual service at St Michael's Church Cornhill, in memory of John Vernon, a generous benefactor and former Master of the Company, who died in 1615. Members and their guests enjoyed lunch back at the Hall and raised nearly £2,000 for the MT Foundation.

Fantastic news - highly deserved.

✨ Your gift today = twice the support for London’s pollinators. £25 donation becomes £50. £100 donation becomes £200. And it only lasts until tomorrow. Let’s create more thriving spaces for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators across London. lnkd.in/e9-wA-v6

We were incredibly proud of our Lower School Choir, Cambiata Choir and Senior Choir, who performed at the NSPCC Carols by Candlelight service in the beautiful setting of the Metropolitan Cathedral last week. Our pupils sang with warmth, confidence and real musicality, helping to create a moving and atmospheric evening for everyone attending. They represented the school wonderfully and brought a special sense of spirit to the occasion. It was a fantastic opportunity for our young singers to be part of such a meaningful event, and we are truly grateful to the NSPCC and the Cathedral for welcoming us once again. Well done to all three choirs on memorable and uplifting performances. 🎶✨

Our talented Sixth Form students competed at the prestigious Livery Academy Awards in London! They pitched a product for young people’s careers with creativity and confidence. 💼 Congratulations to everyone involved and the winners from Foyle College. 📸: Kris Piotrowski

The Merchant Taylors’ Foundation and The Leathersellers’ Foundation have launched a new joint Early Years Grants programme, following an initial two-year partnership. Primary schools in Lewisham can now apply for this grant programme. lnkd.in/eBgD2TGx #earlyyears #grant

The festive season has arrived at our award-winning Livery Hall! We’re so excited to share how beautifully the Hall has been transformed for the Christmas season. Thank you to @rosehip_london for such creativity and care in the elegant and traditional decorations. #decorations

We are humbled to receive the support of the wonderful Merchant Taylors, and proud in our own turn that one of our senior rates was chosen as the "unsung hero" of the mine countermeaures world. Well done PO Walledge! You earned this many times over

What a night at the Livery Academy Heat! The Hall was buzzing this week as the Merchant Taylors’ heat of the Livery Academy Awards took place. The Hall was filled with the enthusiastic support of mentors, teachers, parents, and Company members, all cheering on the students.

The Merchant Taylors’ Company has a proud tradition of supporting its Armed Forces affiliates. The annual Awards Dinner is our way of honouring exceptional service and dedication within these units and it strengthens the bond between the Company and the military. #tradition

Last week, the Mistress, Lady Lyons, with the help of four Company members and Rebecca Pirt, Educational Grants and Relationships Manager, chose the winning Company Commonwealth Essay competition entries in the under-14 and 14-18 years categories. #QCEC #education #commonwealth

We celebrated the winning design competition entrants for our 2027 embroidery, which will represent our 700th anniversary. We are looking forward to working with Ruta and Severina in the new year as work begins at the Royal School of Needlework studio. #embroidery #needlework

Some people choose to clean their bee hotels and collect the cocoons, others leave them bee. What do you do with yours? #PollinatingLT

We’re thrilled to announce that Merchant Taylors’ Hall has been awarded Best Livery Hall at the London Venue and Catering Awards 2025! If you are looking for a venue to hold your celebration, dinner or conference, get in touch: merchant-taylors.co.uk/venue-hire #LCVA2025 #historicalVenue

At the Lady Mayor’s Presentation, Company members joined the Master, Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons, in honoring her service and vision with a £2,500 gift to the Lady Mayor’s Fund for Public Speaking, supporting young people in Southwark. #ladymayor #merchanttaylorsfoundation

Members of the Merchant Taylors’ Company gathered in high spirits to celebrate the Lady Mayor’s Show on Saturday, proudly celebrating the City of London and traditions dating back over 800 years. #LadyMayorsShow #CityOfLondon #ladymayor #London #liverycompany #tradition

We gathered to honour those who fought and died so we could live in freedom. #remembrance #lestweforget

We’re proud to be part of the iconic Lady Mayor’s Show in the heart of London, look out for us as No. 70 in the procession!  Join Pollinating London Together as we celebrate urban biodiversity and give pollinators the spotlight. 🐝 #PollinatingLT

Last week, we were delighted and honoured to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO to Merchant Taylors’ Hall. The Master, Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons, greeted His Royal Highness before he met members of the Company and enjoyed a specially curated tour of the Hall.