The Inter Livery Cask Race 2025, 21 June 2025

The Gunmakers Team competed in the fourth annual Coopers’ Company ‘Cask Race’ at The Guildhall last Saturday. This is a thrilling and unique competition where teams of four roll oak barrels ( casks ) cross the Guildhall Yard, in a relay style race, embracing the fun, tradition and fellowship of the Livery Companies.

Many different teams entered the event including The Worshipful Company of Innkeepers, Coopers, Merchant Taylors, Educators, Communicators, Household Calvary and other City organisations.

The Gunmakers team put on an excellent show, in searing temperatures winning all three of their heats and entered the final knock out stages. Unfortunately, we were knocked out by the Household Calvary who were running two teams and rotating these teams to gain fresh legs !!

The overall winners were the Merchant Taylors in a very close final against the Coopers.

Coat of arms with weapons, flags, and Latin inscription:

The Achievement of Arms

October 5, 2025
Our identity as the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers certainly transcends the words themselves. In fact, our particular style of Livery is a unique combination of our heritage, the work of the Proof House and the Clerk’s office, and the day-to-day contributions […] The post The Achievement of Arms appeared first on Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.

Gunmakers Master Made Fellow

October 2, 2025
Richard Hefford-Hobbs Awarded Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering  Richard Hefford-Hobbs FREng has been awarded the esteemed Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a prestigious honour recognising his exceptional contributions to the field of engineering.   The announcement was made on the 24th of September 2025, highlighting Richard as one of a select few […] The post Gunmakers Master Made Fellow appeared first on Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.

Awards from the Certification Panel

October 1, 2025
The Certification Panel met on Wednesday 1st October to recognise three very different contributions to the craft of Gunmaking. Joe, above, was certified as a Proof Technician in recognition of his skill, dedication, and creativity in the craft of Gun Proof. Louie received his solid silver medal as winner of the McMillan Trophy in 2024. […] The post Awards from the Certification Panel, 1st Oct 25 appeared first on Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.
Show More