This long-established City fundraiser celebrates a Freeman’s ancient right to bring flocks of sheep over the Thames and into the City’s market at Smithfield. This year’s sheep drive takes place on Southwark Bridge, which will close for the day, and as well as the opportunity to drive a small flock of sheep over the bridge (for which you get an official certificate), there is also a craft fair and lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Places are hard to come by (It’s a “bucket list’ thing.), but Clare’s managed to secure ten, for the 10.37am slot, so book in and join the Master in experiencing this unique event. (Nobody will believe you when you tell them what you’ve done!)
You can also bring friends and family (anyone over five years old), who get a slightly different certificate, and fancy dress is optional – needless to say, there are usually lots of young Bo Peeps skipping around!
Dress is anything from entirely casual, right up to full morning dress, with badges and gowns.