City Walk and Drink
2022-05-03 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Chartered Accountants’ Hall, One Moorgate Place, London, EC2R 6EA, United Kingdom
Please join us for a fascinating walk and a little competition!
Start: Business Centre Chartered Accountants Hall at 5.30pm on Tuesday 3rd May
Bring a small team (3-5) or we will put you in teams. There will be a prize for the winning team!
The walk is approximately two miles and is suitable for people in wheelchairs. It will finish with drinks and canapes in the St Paul’s area.
On this walk you will discover how this square mile maintained a global empire through its control of trading, skills and culture. See how formal trading was initially centred on 17th century coffee houses in alleys between the River Thames and the Royal Exchange. Edward Lloyds’ Coffee House was the best attended and grew into a vital business in the City. Learn how the 110 livery companies controlled the skills of the traders through their guilds. Find evidence of the Anglican church spreading its word through that very same trading empire and having its own impact. You will witness how the Square Mile first supported slavery and then mercifully turned its influence to abolish this abhorrent trade. To assist this narrative the walk will take you past The Bank of England, the site of former coffee houses, the offices of various City institutions, The Mansion House, Guildhall, The London Stock Exchange and St Paul’s Cathedral.

River Walk and Drinks
2022-10-06 17:15 - 20:30 | Lambeth Bridge
Enjoy an evening walk along the river ending at a pub!
Meeting at 5.15pm, the group will set off along the Thames Path between Lambeth Bridge and Tower Bridge.
Taking in the sights (and answering some quiz questions!) the walk will be approximately 3 miles, and take an hour and a half.

You are welcome to do the whole walk, join the walk at a point along the way, or just meet up at the pub!

There is no charge for the walk, but everyone is responsible for their own drinks and food costs.
Please email Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org to reserve your place and confirm where you plan to join the walk.
The whole walk will be along the South side of the river so it will be simple to join part way.
If it is raining, there will still be the option to meet at the pub from 5.15pm.

Meet on the South Side of Lambeth Bridge at 5.15pm
Or at the Dean Swift Pub, 10 Gainsford Street, London, SE1 2NE
The finish time is flexible!

Gin Tour and Tasting - City of London Distillery
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | City of London Distillery, 22-24 Bride Lane, London, EC4Y 8DT
Please note the change of venue from the Calendar Card

If you like gin, this is the event for you!
On Thursday 22 February you have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the City of London Distillery to discover the history of gin in London and learn about gin making techniques.
WELCOME
After a warm welcome and meeting your guide, you’ll hear the fascinating story of gin in London; from the Gin Craze forwards to the current day.
GUIDED TOUR
Then you’ll learn about the processes and techniques used to distil the award-winning gins and introduce you to the wonderful hard-working copper stills.
GIN TASTING
Finally, your guide will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting-with more expert gin-formation!
Depending on numbers, the tour may be split into two groups but will join together at the end in the bar.

Time: 6pm/6.30pm (tour and tasting takes approx. 1 hour)
Cost: £25
Please book below where possible
If you are unable to book then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org
