City of London Sheep Drive, London Bridge - Sun 25 Sept 2022
The City of London Sheep Drive and Livery Fair
This year the Sheep Drive and Livery Fair will take place on Sunday 25th September on London Bridge, close to the Little Ship Club on Three Cranes Walk.
The ceremony will be opened by a TV celebrity along with the Lord Mayor of London.
This is a fascinating City event with ancient origins that involves numerous City Livery Companies and Guilds, who will hold their annual fair on the north side of the bridge at Monument. Historically any Freeman of the City was entitled to drive their sheep across London Bridge. The modern event is usually attended by newly-elected Freemen and their proud families.
Livery Fair opening hours
The Livery Fair is free and open to visitors from 10:00 to 16:00. Small flocks of sheep will be guided back an forth throughout the day.
- 09:00: Lord Mayor and Celebrity Guests arrive for photographs.
- 10:00 First sheep drive, North to South, lead by the Lord Mayor.
- 10:30 -12:00 Lord Mayor visits stands around Monument
- 15:50 Last sheep drive of the day
The Little Ship Club will be open for refreshments
The Little Ship Club will be holding an Open Day at its comfortable clubhouse overlooking the River Thames. The clubhouse will welcome members and visiting guests for a Buffet Lunch between 12-3pm. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be available throughout the day to all without prior booking.
All LSC Members can claim a free drink voucher from the Club Library. The voucher will be valid for one drink in the clubhouse.
Volunteering on the LSC stand
The Club has taken a stand at the Fair which will be manned by volunteers to promote the Club and Club Membership. The stand will be close to where all the action is taking place, so volunteers should get a prime view of the sheep and all the activities.
We will have the Club Library set up to promote the Club and to sign up new members. Volunteers are needed in the Library, too. Volunteers will be asked to cover a two-hour period on the Bridge or in the Library.
Please let the organiser know if you are able to assist and help show guests around the Club.
Organiser: Paul Banks
Joining the Little Ship Club
All visitors will be welcome relax in the clubhouse with refreshments and take the opportunity to look around. There will be an attractive membership offer for Liverymen and others who join the Club on the day. Drop in to the Club Library and find out.