The Taverns of London in the late 18th century were not pub or bars, they were fine dining establishments. Roach’s London Pocket Pilot, 1796, lists the Globe in Fleet Street, as one of the five best eating establishments in London. Its cook, Richard Briggs, published a cookery book containing over 700 pages of recipes.

This year's Mithras Lecture is given by Freeman of the Company Marc Meltonville, a renowned food and drink historian, who looks at the man, the cook and the Taverns of London. The evening concludes with a drinks reception with light nibbles.

Join other Arts Scholars for an informal early evening social dinner. This event will provide the perfect opportunity to chat, network and simply have time to get to know one another during a relaxed evening.

Arts Scholars are invited to attend this year's Common Hall to hear about the Company's activities over the past year, listen to future plans and put questions to the various committees: Charity, Communications, Education, Events, Finance and Membership.

After the formal proceedings have concluded there will be a reception in the Gold Drawing Room, followed by a dinner in the Livery Hall. Members who wish to attend Common Hall but not stay for the dinner should not register for this event, but contact the Clerk

The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars presents Holland & the Dutch Masters.

UPDATE: Both days are now fully booked. However, names can be added to a wait list by following the 'Show details' link.

Devote a couple of hours to exploring the Thames foreshore for artifacts under the expert guidance of Stuart Wyatt, Finds Liaison Officer from the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Afterwards, repair to a nearby hostelry to review and discuss your discoveries.

The latest edition of an Arts Scholars tradition: the Friday Fish and Chips lunch at the City University Club. The lunch will include Fish and chips, a glass of wine, dessert of the day, coffee and chocolates and a staff gratuity.

Join fellow Arts Scholar, Christopher Claxton Stevens, for a Chelsea Riverside Walking Tour. Principal attractions are major historic houses, including Crosby Hall (exterior only), 19th century artists’ dwellings, the site of the Chelsea Porcelain factory, the village church (hopefully with a visit inside) and Cremorne Gardens. The tour will finish on Lots Road.

We will visit Cockpit Studios, a top venue for contemporary artists. There, we will meet three leading artists: Katharine Coleman MBE (glass engraver), Clunie Fretton (wood carver), and Ute Decker (artist jeweller).

Join other Arts Scholars for an informal early evening social dinner. This event will provide the perfect opportunity to chat, network and simply have time to get to know one another during a relaxed evening.

Arts Scholars and their guests are invited to attend the installation ceremony of Master Elect, Deborah Charles, as the eighteenth Master Arts Scholar.
The other officers to be installed are: Roy Sully as Deputy Master, John Benjamin as Upper Warden, Sonya Zuckerman as Middle Warden and Mary Foster as Renter Warden.
Afterwards there will be a reception and dinner to celebrate this important occasion.