The Tower RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Association), on the north embankment of the Thames to the east of Waterloo Bridge, is the busiest lifeboat station in the British Isles. Our group will assemble at the top of the ramp for an 11am start. The visit will include an illustrated talk about the RNLI in general and Tower Lifeboat Station (TLS) in particular, followed by a tour of the station conducted by some of the crew, viewing of the boats and concluding with a Q&A session about the TLS and RNLI.
The Society’s major functions are our showpiece events, open to Liverymen, Yeomen and their guests. Hosted by the Master and Wardens, official guests may include visiting Masters, Presidents of Royal Societies, senior figures in the world of medicine, pharmacy, the sciences, entertainment, Armed Forces, finance, politics, and beyond.
Ben Street led an event for the Livery Committee in 2016 at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, and in April 2024 a walking tour of four private galleries in Fitzrovia and Mayfair. Ben is an art historian and educator, his website https://benstreet.co.uk gives more details.
Care in conflict zones asks more of humanitarians than clinical or programmatic competence. Christopher Lockyear examines what happens when they are thrust into geopolitical crunch points: their role in accountability and testimony where journalism is banned, their responsibility to their own teams, and what they concede to reach a patient at all.
Calling all writers and curious minds.
Dive into the captivating intersection of medical ethics and creative writing with our interactive one-day course, now in its eighth year..
Led by Helen Mosby (Open University) and Philosophy Fellows’ Convenor, Andrew Papanikitas, this masterclass will bring ethical quandaries to life, sharpen your literary skills and deepen your understanding of medical ethics through a wealth of diverse perspectives.
Ever wondered why doctors are so miserable? Find out how anger, resentment, even hate, can arise in an increasingly pressured NHS, and how these dynamics shape frontline care.
Date: Monday 2 November 2026 Time: 6.00 pm AGM; lecture 6.30 pm Who can attend: Open to all Cost: £15 for the lecture ONLY; the AGM is free to attend If when paying for a ticket for the lecture, you’d like to give a donation of: *£5 pick the £20 ticket option (any guest ticket […]
Sitting in the centre of the Mediterranean, Sicily has always been a strategic prize fought over for millennia. The original settlers, the Sicani, of Semitic origin in the west of the island and the Siculi, a tribe of Latin background in the east, were joined by the Phoenicians from Carthage. A foothold in Sicily formed a vital part of the trading empire built up by the Phoenicians as it provided a staging post for further expansion westwards to France and Spain. Then came the Greeks, who were attracted by the great natural resources of the island. Sicily was rich in wheat, oil and wine, and the Greeks brought to the island their characteristic form of urban life, the polis, or independent city state. Colonies were founded by all the major Greek mainland cities and islands to form part of what in time became known as Magna Graeca or, Greater Greece.
Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026 (bookings will close on Thu 5 Nov at 9am) Time: Cloakroom opens 10.00 am, Buffet Lunch served 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm (open, rolling buffet), tea and coffee all day. Cloakroom closes 5.00 pm. Who can attend: Society members & their guests, members of other Livery Companies & their guests Cost: £62 (£37.50 for […]
The Society’s major functions are our showpiece events, open to Liverymen, Yeomen and their guests. Hosted by the Master and Wardens, official guests may include visiting Masters, Presidents of Royal Societies, senior figures in the world of medicine, pharmacy, the sciences, entertainment, Armed Forces, finance, politics, and beyond.
