Master’s Installation 2021
On Wednesday 14 July 2021, Mrs Ann Hill was installed as the 526th Master of the Vintners’ Company. Ann is the first female Master of the Vintners’ Company.
The Master ‘badged’ her Wardens as follows:
Upper Warden: Edward Berry
Renter Warden: Anthony Fairbank
Swan Warden: Sophia Bergqvist
Due to covid restrictions, the events of the day were restricted to 60 members and guests but the Installation Ceremony was broadcast by video to members not able to attend.
Following the Ceremony of Installation in the Company’s Court Room, the newly installed Master, her Wardens and members of the Livery processed, in traditional form, to St James Garlickhythe Church for the annual Installation Church Service. Lunch was served back at Vintners’ Hall following the Church Service.
A copy of the Church service can be downloaded HERE
A copy of the Chaplain’s Sermon may be viewed HERE
The installation of the new Master and Wardens takes place at the July Court meeting each year. The date, the second Wednesday in July, is fixed by Charter.
