Freedom of the City of London Ceremonies – Tues 15 Oct 2024

Two Freedom of the City of London ceremonies were arranged with the Chamberlain’s office at Guildhall. The ceremonies were held back-to-back on Tuesday 15 October 2024, with the Master, Upper Warden, Clerk, Assistant Clerk and guests in attendance. Being admitted to the Freedom of the City is a unique part of London’s history.

Freemen of the Worshipful Company of Nurses who wish to take the next step towards becoming Liverymen must first become Free of the City.

Eight Freemen were admitted to the Freedom of the City in this ancient ceremony conducted by Laura Miller, Clerk to the Chamberlain’s Court. Laura welcomed all the new Freemen of the City individually as a Citizen and Nurse with the traditional greeting of “I bring you joy” while being presented with their certificates. Laura then spoke about some previous recipients of the Freedom of the City, including the late Queen, Winston Churchill and Florence Nightingale.

A celebratory lunch was held in the Private Dining Room at Guildhall after the ceremonies. Congratulations to all those Freemen who attended and we look forward to receiving your application for Livery in due course.

Members of the Company will be able to view photographs of the event in ‘Galleries’ in the log in section of the website.

If you are not yet Free of the City, and would like further information about the application process, please contact Peter Rogers, Clerk email: clerk@companyofnurses.co.uk