The Master flips to first in the annual pancake race, 25 February 2020

It was Shrove Tuesday and the Poulterers’ Company 16th Inter-Livery Pancake Race in Guildhall Yard. Teams assembled and donned their aprons, gloves and chefs’ hats. Masters wore gowns and novelty racers chose fancy dress – something that represented their Company or failing that, the Lord Mayors’ charities. The Gunmakers’ Cannon, courtesy of Court Assistant Simon West, roared at the start of each race. Running for the Gunmakers’ this year were Master, Roddy Richmond-Watson, Liverymen James Moor, Nicole Escue, and our novelty dressed as a cartridge, David Bontoft. With impressive enthusiasm and speed, and rather less impressive flipping skills, they completed their circuit frying pan in hand, egged on by a cheering crowd. The Master dropped his pancake, caught it mid air, and still managed to win his heat and then the Masters’ final . Congratulation to him, and to the team for their courage, and all those who turned up in support, Simon West for the acting as Number 1 on the cannon and Honorary Archivist Derek Stimpson for the photographic record.

Gunfire in Guildhall Yard
The London Proof House looking ready for the Christmas celebration.

Christmas Greetings 2025

December 21, 2025
A brief message from the Master of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers to all Liverymen at Christmas.
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

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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.
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