The Company recently attended the splendid United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s.
The United Guilds’ Service (UGS) was first held in February 1943 as a coordinated response to the challenges faced by the City, following the Blitz of 1940-41.
It was also a reminder of the religious origins of the Guilds. The first service was held on Lady Day – 25th March 1943 – the first day of the year, by the old calendar.
This service is one of the few occasions in the year on which all the Livery Companies and Guilds of the City can gather together as a whole and raise money for good causes.