MSL Membership System Events

Dean's Seminar on Liquid Democracy- College Fellow Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli (09/04/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:14:14 +0100

The Dean hosts a Seminar in San Marino at which the issues in 'Liquid Democracy' and other related delegative and digital techniques will be discussed . Professor Michael Mainelli, sometime Lord Mayor of the City of London, and he will lead the sessions with his local contacts.

EIGHT (8) Member places are available and these will be selected by open recruitment in December 2026.

Two night's shared accommodation in San Marino is provided, all programme costs and most meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance and visa costs.

An Evening with the DLA Piper Global Fellows, and Lady Justice King, President of The Judicial College (17/09/2026, 16:00)

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:13:53 +0100

The Dean will assemble a group of 20 Members to visit the offices of international law firm DLA Piper with him in the City of London. The group will meet a balancing number of 'DLA Piper Fellows'- students from the developing world. Following a tour of City the group will have a special Dinner in the College's Great Hall (along with the DLA Partners) and attend an evening conversation together in the Churchill Room convened by Lady Justcie King, of the Court of Appeal and the Judicial College

A number of Member places are expected to be available and the Dean will recruit at the end of August. He will be looking for lawyers and for those with interests in business, entrepreneurship and internationalisation.

Dean's Seminar on Bayesian Theory and the World of Bayes- Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS (12/03/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:15:11 +0100

Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS is one of the world's great Bayesian theorists and is lately President of The Royal Society, He offers a weekend consideration of the imporant of Bayesian Theory in statistics, mathematcis and life.

The venue for our relfection is the ancient and magnficient Villa Palazzola near Rome (Rocco di Papa).

12 Member places are available. Members are responsibkle for their own travel, visa and insurance costs, but everythjign else is funded by the College.

Recruits in December.

Robinson Dean's Colloquium on the Complexity of Criminality (20/11/2026, 17:00)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:54:40 Z

The first Dean's Colloquium of the Academic Year will be held in Valletta, Malta.

It will explore the complexity of criminality with a number of experts:

College Fellow Dame Anne Rafferty is lately of the Court of Appeal

College Fellow Dame Julie Maxton is sometime Dean of Laws at Auckland and coordinates the Royal Society's evidence and science project

The Lord Hughes of Ombersley is lately of the UK Suprme Court and was in his career Vice-President of the Criminal Division

HHJ Brian Barker KC presided over the UK's Central Criminal Court of the Old Bailey as Recorder of London.

Up to TWELVE (12) Member places are available. These will be recruited in early October.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Malta and for any visa permissions or insurances they may require in connection with such travel, but the programme on Malta, including 2 nights free shared accommodation and most meals is otherwise covered by the Dean's Office.

This opportunity is made possible by the generosity of Mr KLH Robinson.

Interfaith Week: Workshop on Reading the Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (12/11/2026, 20:00)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:50:53 +0100

Description

An interactive workshop led by Dr Edward David of King’s College London, exploring Generation Z’s attitudes towards faith. Drawing on research presented in The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (Routledge, 2026), supported by Oxford’s John Fell Fund and AHRC funding at King’s College London, attendees will read and discuss short stories written by Gen Zers from around the globe. The workshop will consider how young people are rethinking religion and online influencers in a digital age.

The event forms part of Interfaith Week and will take place on Friday 12 November 2026, from 8pm to 9.30pm, at Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square.

Speaker biography

Edward David is Lecturer in Ethics and Values at King’s College London and Director of the Associateship of King’s College (AKC), as well as a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford. He was previously the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life at Christ Church, Oxford (2022–2024), and a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford (2020–2022). His work explores moral formation, leadership, and spirituality in contemporary culture, and he is the author of Leadership by Example(Cambridge University Press) and, most recently, The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (Routledge).

Argyris Dean's Colloquium on Wordsworth- The Rt Hon The Lord Smith of Islington, The Chancellor of The University of Cambridge (17/03/2027, 17:00)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:08:04 +0100

The Dean will host a Colloquium on the English poet William Wordsworth at the historic Wordsworth Museum, Dove Cottage in Grasmere. The sessions will be led by The Rt Hon The Lord Smith of Islington, Chancellor of The University of Cambridge and expert on the poet.

TEN (10) Member places are available which will be recruited by open application in January 2027.

Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Grasmere but the programme costs, two night's shared accommodation and most meals are provided by the College.

This Colloquium is generously funded by the Argyris Benefaction.

The Fitzgerald Dean's Colloquium on Business and Entrepreneurship- Governing Fellow Jonathan Fitzgerald and Alderman Vincent Keaveny (18/02/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:43:57 +0100

Governing Fellow Jonathan Fitzgerald has spent a lifetime in finance and business, working on Wall Street and elsewhere globally. He very generously sponsors a Dean's Colloquium in Ireland, home of the 'Celtic Tiger', to examine themes in business and entrepreneruship. He is joined by Alderman Vincent Keaveny, lately Lord Mayor of the City of London.

12 Member places are available. Memebrs are respoinsiblek for their travel and visa costs but everythign else is provided by the College. This is the three night study opportunity. Recruits in December.

The Lord Brittan Dean's Colloquium on Ancient Etruscan Civilisation- College Fellows Dr Sam Moorhead and David Stuttard (22/04/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:37 +0100

The Dean hosts a Colloquium in Rome to exlore what is left of the ancient Etruscans. College Fellows Dr Sam Moorhead (Archaeologist) and David Stuttard (Ancient Historian) will lead the sessions.

TWELVE (12) Member places are available and these will be selected by open application in February 2027.

THREE night's shared accommodation in Rome is provided, all programme costs and most meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance and visa costs.

This Colloquium is generously sponsored by Lady Brittan in memory of her late husband, Leon.

Please note that this is a THREE NIGHT Colloquium.

Dean's Inter Faith Study Day on Islamic Paris with College Fellow Imam Dr Sayed Razawi (26/02/2027, 10:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:38:44 +0100

The Dean will host an Inter Faith Study Day on Islamic Paris.

Selected Members will visit the Grande Mosquee, the Cultural Centre and the Institut du Monde Arabe as well as dialoguing with local Muslims. They will be accompaniend bhy College Fellow Imam Dr Sayed Razawi, the Chief Imam of Scotland.

NINE (9) Member places are available which will be recruited by open selection in January 2027.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel by Eurostar to and from Paris and for any insurances or Visa permissions they may need but the programme, indluding supper, is otherwise fully funded.

Note that this is a DAY TRIP and no accommodation is provided. You may wish to stay overnight but -if so- that is at your own expense.

The Julius Meinl Dean's Colloquium on AI and The Mind- Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice Chancellor of Kings College London (16/04/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:39 +0100

The Dean hosts a Colloquium in Vienna at which the issues of AI and mental framing and wellbeing will be discussed academically. Professor Shjitij Kapur, the Vice Chancellor of KCL, is a globally significant psychiatrist and he will lead the sessions.

TWELVE (12) Member places are available and these will be selected by open recrutiment in January 2027.

Two night's shared accommodation in Vienna is provided, all programme costs and most meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance and visa costs.

This Collquium is generously sponsored by Julius Meinl of Vienna.

Dean's Study Day on Science and Public Policy at the OECD in Paris (25/02/2027, 10:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:25:34 +0100

The Dean will host a Study Day at the OECD in Paris.

Selected Members will study issues of Science and Public Policy with the Science Directorate of the OECD.

TWENTY (20) Member places are available which will be recruited by open selection in January 2027.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel by Eurostar to and from Paris and for any insurances or Visa permissions they may need but the programme, indluding supepr, is otherwise fully funded.

Note that this is a DAY TRIP and no accommodation is provided. You may wish to stay overnight but -if so- that is at your own expense.

Faculty Welcome Evening - Economics and Business, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Dr Tim Hames (16/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:19:12 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Economics and Business.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Political and Social Sciences, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Ambassador Westcott (15/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:30:26 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Political and Social Sciences.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Medical and Natural Sciences, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Professor Sheila Rowan FRS (14/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:22:15 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Medical and Natural Sciences.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Arts and Humanities, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Professor Linda Woodhead (12/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:13:59 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Arts and Humanities.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Law, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Lord Reed (13/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:18:20 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in LAW.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

UCL 200 Special Evening Panel- Professor Dame Hazel Genn (08/09/2026, 20:00)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:22:32 +0100

UCL 200 takes a look at the UCL-Goodenough relationship! With PVC Dame Hazel Genn

Dean's Seminar on Pensions and Policy in Context- Sir Nicholas Lyons (07/05/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:54:42 +0100

Sir Nicholas Lyons is the Chairman of FTSE 100 Company Standard Life and is lately Lord Mayor of the City of London. He is a pensions expert and was responsible fro brokering the histroici Mansion House Declaration with the UK Government.

The Seminar takes place in the mediaevla Friary of San Francesco della Vigna in Venice

10 Member places are available. Memebrs are responsible for their travel and visa costs but everything else is provided by the College. This is a two night study opportunity. Recruits in February.

Dean's Second Summer Trip to The Burn (25/08/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:13:17 Z

THE DEAN’S SECOND SUMMER-TERM TRIP TO THE BURN IS NOW RECRUITING

Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 August 2026

The trip to beautiful Scotland has been carefully curated by the Dean as a 4-day extravaganza of relaxing, walking, eating, drinking, and dancing all in the company of some intriguing MYSTERY FELLOWS!

This trip departs London on a Tuesday morning and returns to London on a Friday evening, and you will spend 3 nights in the fabulous Burn Mansion at the (very heavily subsidised) price of £125 per person per night. This cost includes all your meals and all your programme participation. Please note that bedrooms and bathrooms at The Burn are shared. The total amount of £375 is payable at The Burn. You will pay The Burn staff directly while on the trip before departure.

The cost of your train travel is generously subsidised - the Dean’s Office will give you a grant of up to £70 to help with travel costs. The grant of up to £70 is reclaimed by a reimbursement form after you have stayed at The Burn.

Please note that The Burn is very remote – the local village is called Edzell and has no train station- and so after arriving at Montrose train station you still have some distance to travel. Those travelling on the trains advised below will be able to take (at no extra charge) a specially arranged luxury coach from Montrose. If you choose to take a different train then you will need to organise your own transport to and from the station, at your own additional expense (a taxi trip would cost £30-40 each way).

Instead of taking the train, you may of course wish to fly (the closest airport is Aberdeen, by taxi around 40 miles away), rent a car with others, or even to take a series of buses and coaches- there are many ways to reach The Burn to suit all budgets! If you are travelling in some other way you will be able to claim the same £70 College Travel Subsidy after your trip. Please be aware that the official programme begins at The Burn at 5pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026 so you must have arrived at The Burn by that time.

The total cost of the Dean’s trip for Members will then be-

(a) £375 for 3 nights’ accommodation/food/programme at The Burn payable to The Burn staff directly.

(b) Your travel costs to and from The Burn - for which you will receive usually a £70 grant from the College upon your return from Scotland with a Burn receipt

This amazing experience is now recruiting. If you want to come, please contact Charley.Light@goodenough.ac.uk immediately.

There is no application form to fill in - you just need to send Charley an email saying you want to come. You can only apply for yourself; all other College Members must apply for themselves.

Once Charley has contacted you in response to your email asking you to book your train travel, you should do so immediately - note that the sooner you book your train ticket, the cheaper that ticket is likely to be so do not delay once Charley has instructed you to proceed to booking. If you have not replied to him with proof of travel purchase (either by train or by some other means) within 48 hours he will usually offer your place to the next person who is interested in coming.

We recommend that you travel to and from The Burn by train via the LNER website. We suggest you book your tickets for the following trains –

· Tuesday 25 August 2026 -

10:03am departing London King’s Cross for Montrose, Scotland (arriving 16:21)

· Friday 28 August 2026 –

15:33 departing Montrose for London King’s Cross (arriving at 22:01)

https://www.lner.co.uk/buy-tickets/ticket-selection/select-outbound-journey/?ocrs=KGX&onlc=6121&od=London+Kings+Cross&dcrs=MTS&dnlc=9080&dd=Montrose&JourneyType=return&outda=y&ret=y&outy=2026&outm=08&outd=25&outh=09&outmi=30&rety=2026&retm=08&retd=28&reth=14&retmi=00&retda=y&nad=1&nch=0&rc=&rcn=&pc=&pat=&tto=n

Note also that every Member must apply by themselves and for themselves - you cannot send Charley a message naming a group of other Members who wish to travel with you unless of course they are part of your family living in College with you. All Burn bookings are final - if you ask for and accept a place and later choose not to come, and your place cannot be filled, you will be liable for your accommodation cost.

The College is not responsible for any costs you may incur as a result of travel plans having to be changed at the last moment. If you are booking train travel, we recommend that you book directly with the train company LNER rather than with a third-party website. Note that a third-party website may not cover you in the event of train disruption- check the small print. We also recommend that your travel plan, as always, includes adequate travel insurance. Note too that, if your trains are delayed in any way and you receive full reimbursement from the train operator, you will not then be able to apply for a College subsidy of £70 on top of the full reimbursement you have received from the train company.

More information on the fabulous Burn can be found here - https://theburn.co.uk/

GC Leavers’ Potluck Picnic (22/08/2026, 15:00)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:39:53 +0100

GC Leavers’ Potluck Picnic
Before you leave GC, join fellow leavers for one last picnic in the garden. Bring something to share and enjoy the afternoon together.

Saturday, 22 August, 3–5 pm
LH Main Quad

Free! please sign up here or scan the QR code on the poster :

https://forms.gle/vh7kwei8QQAW1EVS8

Exeter Cathedral History of Science Manuscripts Study Day- Governing Fellow Fiona Wilkinson (01/09/2026, 13:00)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:58:31 +0100

College Fellow Fiona Wilkinson lives in rural Devon and has invited the Dean to bring a group of 8 Members to visit Exeter for a day at the Cathedral, followed by a day of relaxation and BBQing at her home ... one night's free shared accom is provided but Members must arrange their own travel.

You will need to get your own tickets London to Exeter St Davids.

The Programme begins at EXETER CENTRAL Train Station at 13:00 on Tuesday 1 September and concludes at WHIMPLE Train Station at 18:00 on Wednesday 2 September. Your trains must fit in with these timings- The London train station in both bases is London Waterloo (London Waterloo- Exeter Central on Tuesday 1 September; Whimple to London Waterloo on Wednesday 2 September- ideal train is 1844 from Whimple)

The Cathedral Study Day will involve a close examination of mediaeval scientific manuscripts so this may appeal most to those Members studying science, though all are welcoem to apply- and also of clourse to those who love a good BBQ!

Recruits BY RANDOM BALLOT in August.

Thiose selected will be encouraged to make and bring a condiment of their country to the BBQ.

Guided Tour of the International Maritime Organization (09/09/2026, 11:00)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:27:30 +0100

The Permanent Mission of Panama to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in collaboration with the IMO, is pleased to offer fifteen (15) Goodenough College Members the opportunity to participate in a guided visit to the IMO, on 9 September 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and to learn more about its operations, functions, and contribution to international maritime cooperation.

The IMO is the specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and for preventing marine and atmospheric pollution from ships. It serves as the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping, developing regulations intended to be fair, effective, and universally implemented.

Applicants may express their interest in participating by emailing Michelle Senyah at michelle.senyah@goodenough.ac.uk. The application deadline is 10 August 2026 at 12:00 p.m., after which participants will be selected by ballot.

This activity has been coordinated with the support of College Member Jorge A. García Arias.

Port Talk- Governing Fellow Professor Morag Shiach, ‘Virginia Woolf, Modernist London, and Mecklenburgh Square’. (08/10/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:29:38 +0100

Governing Fellow Professor Morag Shiach, a distinguished literature professor, gives one of the first 'Port Talks' of the College year, on Virginia Woolf- all welcome- come and get to know what Port Talks are!

Port Talk given by Professor Susannah Maidment on the Bizarre Dinosaurs from the Middle Jurassic of Morocco: Implications for Armoured Dinosaur Evolution (07/10/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:33:42 +0100

Port Talk on the Bizarre Dinosaurs from the Middle Jurassic of Morocco: Implications for Armoured Dinosaur Evolution

Speaker - Professor Susannah Maidment

The Middle Jurassic was a pivotal period in dinosaur evolution, yet it remains one of the least understood chapters in dinosaur history due to the scarcity of fossils from the period. Recent discoveries from Morocco's El Mers III Formation, including North Africa's first stegosaur, Africa's first and the world's oldest discovered ankylosaur, and a newly excavated partial ankylosaur skeleton with an unprecedented body plan, are transforming our understanding of this enigmatic period while revealing one of the best-preserved Middle Jurassic terrestrial ecosystems on Earth.

This talk will explore these remarkable discoveries, the challenges of conducting palaeontological fieldwork in Morocco, and our efforts to build local research capacity and protect the region's fossil heritage.

Founders' Day- The Proclamation of New Fellows, Michaelmas Term Begins in College (05/10/2026, 17:00)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:48:47 +0100

Today at 5pm in the LH Quad the new College Fellows are proclaimed. Afterwards all are invited to the Founders' Day Reception in the LH LCR and Vestibule.

Welcome & Farewell Flea Market (13/09/2026, 15:30)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:50:17 +0100

Sell, swap, trade and repair your second-hand items in good condition, together or with friends

Sign up for free here

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Join the WhatsApp group and follow the instructions for participants

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On the day

Bring your items, signs with descriptions and prices to the London House Quad at 3pm to set up your stall

We will have a rack with hangers and a large mirror. Bring your picnic blanket and towels to put your things on

Or just come to mingle, meet new people, and buy things for your new home in London!

Sunday September 13th 2026 3:30pm - 6:00pm, LH Quad

The Argyris Architecture Biennale Immersion Visit (10/05/2027, 15:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:07:53 +0100

The Dean will convene a group of 8 Members in Venice to visit the Architecture Biennale. Overnight shared accommodation is provided on Monday 10 May and the group will visit the Biennale venues during the day on Tuesday 11 May. Entry tickets are provided, as is a welcome supper on the Monday evening.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel and visa costs. Recruits in February. This opportunity is generously supported by the Argyris Fund

Folk Fire Circle - at Calthorpe Community Garden (19/08/2026, 16:30)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:54:45 +0100

These folk fire circles will include readings from published authors, performances from musicians campfire singing, drum circles from children who attend Calthorpe's holiday programme, information sharing, wildlife activities for children and bringing what is a rural past time into the heart of King's Cross.

This free event is open to all. Jacket potatoes will be on sale.

Book your free space to guarantee entry. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.

This event is part of Camden Council's family-friendly and inclusive evenings programme, supporting free and low-cost activities for families and young people between 5-9pm across Camden this summer.

Youth Festival-Fire Circle Tickets, Wednesday, July 22-Wednesday, August 26 • 4:30 PM-9:30 PM | Eventbrite

Volunteers also needed!

There are six Folk Fire Circle evenings, every Wednesday from 4:30–9pm, and we’re looking for friendly volunteers who could help facilitate conversations, support workshops, welcome people, share a skill, perform, or simply help things run smoothly. There’s no minimum commitment. You can choose whichever date or role suits you.

22 July — Local Roots and Stories: local memories, Camden history, archive photos and community introductions.
29 July — Urban Nature and Growing: potting plants, composting and city growing.
5 August — Lammas: Food and Harvest: a community potluck, recipe sharing and group cooking.
12 August — Repair and Reuse: helping people mend clothes and small household items.
19 August — Health and Movement: gentle exercise, wellbeing and storytelling.
26 August — Art, Music and Celebration: children’s drumming and dance performances, live music and a communal artwork.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfemQVCQRL7rvHXYv8oWx_1OM8dkxiVseJj-P3mjdN8_yJfuQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Folk Fire Circle - at Calthorpe Community Garden (12/08/2026, 16:30)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:54:45 +0100

This free event is open to all. Jacket potatoes will be on sale.

Book your free space to guarantee entry. Walk-ins may be available but cannot be guaranteed.

This event is part of Camden Council's family-friendly and inclusive evenings programme, supporting free and low-cost activities for families and young people between 5-9pm across Camden this summer.

Youth Festival-Fire Circle Tickets, Wednesday, July 22-Wednesday, August 26 • 4:30 PM-9:30 PM | Eventbrite

Volunteers also needed!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfemQVCQRL7rvHXYv8oWx_1OM8dkxiVseJj-P3mjdN8_yJfuQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Goodenough Summer Ice Cream (15/07/2027, 15:30)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:01 +0100

Free Ice Cream for Members & Staff.

Come & socialise over a sweet treat.

3:30pm - 5:30pm (or until the ice cream runs out).

Come early before the everything runs out.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (10/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:29 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

The William Charter - the oldest document held in the City of London Corporation’s extensive archives and never previously loaned to an exhibition - will be on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum, which opens in September. Stored at the City of London Corporation-owned The London Archives, the Charter was given to the City of London by King William I in 1067, shortly after the Battle of Hastings, but before he entered the City. Measuring just six inches by one-and-a-half inches, it was written on vellum (parchment) in Old English.

The Charter bears one of the earliest surviving seals from William the Conqueror’s reign and is the earliest known royal or imperial document to guarantee the collective rights of the inhabitants of any town, granting nothing new to Londoners, but confirming the citizens' rights and privileges, which were already in existence. Translated into modern English, the Charter reads:

“William King greets William the Bishop and Geoffrey the Portreeve and all the citizens in London, French and English, in friendly fashion; and I inform you that it is my will that your laws and customs be preserved as they were in King Edward’s day; that every son shall be his father’s heir after his father’s death; and that I will not that any man do wrong to you. God yield you.”

Alongside the Charter will be a small display of items from the Museum’s collections and loans, including an illustrated manuscript from The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford and the Chew Valley hoard of silver pennies of Harold II and William I.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

“What this remarkable, 969-year-old document lacks in size, it more than makes up for in its historical significance and importance to the history of the City of London Corporation and more widely, to our understanding of life and being ruled in 11^th-century England. Taking its place within a small and exclusive list of items, the William Charter’s inclusion in this landmark exhibition will help provide a compelling parallel with the Bayeux Tapestry.”

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The City of London Corporation, which owns The London Archives, is one of the largest funders of heritage and cultural activities in the UK and invests over £145m every year. The organisation manages a range of world-class cultural and heritage institutions, including the Barbican Centre, Tower Bridge, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Guildhall Library, Guildhall Art Gallery, The London Archives, and Keats House. It also supports the London Symphony Orchestra and London Museum, which will open on 28 November.7

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (03/07/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (05/06/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (01/05/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (03/04/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (06/03/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (06/02/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (02/01/2027, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (05/12/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (07/11/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:30 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (03/10/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:29 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Opportunity (28/06/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers support with food preparation, setting up, and cleaning up after the session. We also encourage volunteers to actively participate in the activity, engage with community members, and contribute throughout the event. Tasks may include helping participants with simple creative tasks (cutting, pasting, drawing), making tea or coffee, or simply chatting and offering companionship during the session.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

To express interest:
Please contact Sudiksha with a short message outlining why you’d like to volunteer and your availability.
Email: sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk
Phone: 020 7405 2370 (option 1 or 3)

Holborn Community Association: Voluntary Opportunities (31/05/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Doorstep Help Volunteers , the information summarised:

Location: Home of Befriendee, remote with phone calls, or Millman Street Community Centre where needed

Hours: one hour a week minimum with further details as agreed with coordinator

Volunteer Role:

Older, often house-bound people are matched with trained volunteers who visit them, usually on a weekly basis, to offer friendship and support with light practical tasks.

Session Description:

Full training will be provided, expectation of DBS and training. Volunteers are in no way expected to perform personal care tasks, befriending is aimed solely at chats and support with light practical day to day tasks.

Doorstop Help Referral Form 55+

Email: declan@holborncommunity.co.uk

Call: 07484036879 / 02074052370 (option 2).

http://holborncommunity.co.uk/doorstep-help/

Sunday Socials Project Volunteering role, the information, summarised is:

Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

To express interest:
Please contact Sudiksha with a short message outlining why you’d like to volunteer and your availability.
Email: sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk
Phone: 020 7405 2370 (option 1 or 3)

https://www.holborncommunity.co.uk/volunteering/individuals-arts-activities/

The Orangery, Member tour and dining exclusive discount. (27/12/2026, 00:00)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:28:34 +0100

Member Discount at The orangery on select toura and dining, subject to availability.