A traditional event for the Masters of the livery world, the Master was “locked” in the Tower of London only to be released on payment of a fine as part of a fundraising event for British Red Cross. On the night, the combined liveries raised over £30,000.
He writes: We had an entertaining dinner for around 30 of us following which our “judgements” were meted out by the two Sheriffs, leading us to bow heads and take our punishment.
Afterwards, we witnessed the “Ceremony of The Keys”, when the Warders – also known as Beefeaters – lock the Tower, an event that occurs every evening after/around dusk, escorted of course.
A great evening out and whilst I wasn’t locked up in the White Tower, (shame you might say) I did find out that someone had told the Sheriffs about one of my most embarrassing moments whilst on a family holiday- there are no secrets!
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