The Haberdashers c.1380-1530: A Company on the Rise
Dr Eliot Benbow, an alumnus of Queen Mary University London, is now a researcher at the Museum of London. His doctoral thesis was on ‘The Shrine, the Marketplace and the Home: Forms of Lay Devotion in London during the Long Fifteenth Century (c.1370 – 1530) for which he used some archival records in the Hall. […]
Haberdashers’ Response to Curriculum and Assessment Review
Haberdashers call for curriculum reform to better equip pupils for modern life and work, prioritising soft skills, diversity, and a values-driven approach. The Haberdashers’ response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review highlights a clear need for reform to better align education with the evolving demands of the workforce. None of our members believe that hard […]
Tote-ally awesome
Stylish and practical The John Banks dinner is an annual fixture in the Company’s calendar. Held each October, it commemorates the life of John Banks who was Master Haberdasher in 1717. His bequest was administered by the Master, Wardens and Assistants for around 260 years. The dinner is for the Court of Assistants and their […]
Habs Mountain Goats Win Snow Camp Triathlon
Summary sentence: News from the Slopes. On the 24–27 January 2024, team Snow Camp were back for the annual Inter-Livery Ski Championships, as the official charity partner for this fantastic event. In recent times, the word GOAT has taken on a new meaning as ‘Greatest Of All Time’, and with this in mind the Haberdashers’ Mountain […]
Haberdashers’ Futures: Real Estate
Our Year 12 Real Estate Conference, part of the Haberdashers’ Advantage: Futures, initiative, brought together industry experts and students for an engaging two-day event. Participants explored emerging trends in real estate, visited key sites across the City of London and Kings Cross, and engaged in meaningful conversations with Haberdashers working in the property sector. Day […]
The Duke of Edinburgh opens Monmouth School
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School celebrated a major milestone today as His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh officially opened the school as a fully co-educational institution. The visit highlighted the school’s commitment to cutting-edge education, supported by world-class facilities and the longstanding connection to the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers’. Warm Welcome and Guard of Honour […]
Message from the Incoming Chair of the Education Committee
As incoming chair of the Education Committee, James Penney looks back on Richard Glover’s tenure and ahead to his own exciting new challenge. It is a privilege and a significant responsibility to take over as Chair of the Education Committee, particularly following in the footsteps of Richard Glover! The past seven years have seen considerable […]
Message from the Outgoing Chair of the Education Committee
Stepping down from the chair of the Company’s Education Committee offers Richard Glover an interesting opportunity to reflect. Thinking back over the last seven years, my principal conclusion is that educationally, across all our school groups, we have become more ‘joined up’. A year or so after I took the chair, we held the first […]
Charities Engagement Evening 2024
Second Haberdashers’ Charities Engagement Evening Builds on Success Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Haberdashers’ Charities Engagement Evening returned for its second year, bringing together an impressive cohort of charity leaders with members. The evening began with Sharon Shamir from Feed the Hill speaking about the reality of food poverty in New […]
Cricket Review 2024
Haberdashers’ Cricket XI: Season Review 2024 In many ways, 2024 was another landmark year for Haberdashers’ Cricket. Building on the incredible momentum from 2023, the fixture list expanded to five matches, reflecting the growing player base, camaraderie both on and off the field, and the friendships formed through a shared love of cricket. It was […]