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LMA/4594/01/01/001 Annual returns 1952 - 1955 Mainly blank 1 volume FINANCE DAY BOOK
LMA/4594/02/01/001 Lucas Birch: day book 1775 - 1778 A sample image is available to view online via the Player and shows detailed accounts of catering services to Messrs Priest and Company at Aldersgate Street Coffeehouse and to the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, including food and drink supplied, January 1777.
To see more entries please consult the volume at London Metropolitan Archives.
Contains detailed accounts of catering services to livery companies and other organisations, arranged by day, including food and drink supplied. Includes entry for Captain James Cook's banquet on board the 'Resolution' at Long Reach 8 June 1776 (see 'Captain Cook's Last Banquet in 1776' in 'Cook's Log' volume 39 number 4 (Captain Cook Society: 2016) pages 26-28, added to LMA Library Spring 2017) 1 volume Former Reference: MS 00458 CLC/B/227/MS00458 CASH BOOKS
LMA/4594/02/02/001 Birch and Son: cash book 1785 - 1788 Includes detailed inventories of fixtures, kitchen goods, utensils in trade, china and pewter, by room at 15 Cornhill. Also stock in house and outstanding debts 1 volume
LMA/4594/02/02/002 Birch and Birch: cash book 1803 - 1808 1 volume
LMA/4594/02/02/003 Birch and Birch: cash book 1813 - 1818 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 2 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/02/02/004 Ring and Brymer: cash book 1856 - 1866 Includes at front 'particulars of alllowances granted by the Corporation of London to the Lord Mayor' and 'times of payment by the Chamber to the Lord Mayor' (1860) 1 volume
LMA/4594/02/02/005 Ring and Brymer: cash book 1866 - 1876 1 volume OPERATIONS PHOTOGRAPHS
LMA/4594/03/01/001 'Birch's Punch Party at Armourers' Hall', City of 1954 Oct 6 London Depicts chef with food tables including boar's head. Colour. Mounted 1 photograph
LMA/4594/03/01/002 Lord Mayor's Banquet, Guildhall, City of London 1989 Tables laid ready and guests at tables. Colour 2 photographs Former Reference: 4/1A; 7/20A
LMA/4594/03/01/003 Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, 198- Kensington and Chelsea Interior views of tables laid ready in Central Hall centred around the Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton and staff ready to wait at tables. Colour 2 photographs
LMA/4594/03/01/004 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Kensington 198- and Chelsea Tables laid ready in the arena, and stage set. Interior views from balcony and arena. Colour 2 photographs
LMA/4594/03/01/005 Rugby World Cup 198- Australia and New Zealand supporters at tables and benches under New Zealand flag. Colour 1 photograph LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 3 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/01/006 Cake stands and cakes 195- Photograph album. Black and white. Photographers: Miles and Kaye Limited, Photographia, and Wakefields Limited 1 volume MENUS
LMA/4594/03/02/001 'Special Menus' 'Book 2' 1910 - 1919, With list 195- 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/001/001 Institute of Journalists Conversazione 1910 Sep 15 Booklet includes event programme and names of reception committee, but no menu. Hosted by the Corporation of the City of London, held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/002 Visit of the Officers of the United States Atlantic 1910 Dec 2 Fleet Menu includes list of selected music and names of Reception Committee. Luncheon held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/003 Worshipful Company of Drapers 1912 Jul 2 Menu includes list of selected music and song lyrics. Held at Drapers Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/004 Members of the International Road 1913 Jun 23 Conversazione Booklet includes event programme and names of Reception Committee, but no menu. Hosted by the Corporation of the City of London, held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/005 International Congress of Medicine 1913 Aug 8 Booklet includes programme of music and names of reception committee, but no menu. Hosted by the Corporation of London, held at Guildhall, City of London. 2 copies 2 volumes LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 4 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/001/006 County Purposes Committee Ladies Dinner 1914 Mar 11 Menu includes programme and table plan. Held at Leathersellers Hall, St. Helen's Place, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/007 The Worshipful Company of Mercers 1914 Apr 29 Menu includes table plan, programme of music and song lyrics. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/008 London Postal Service Concert 1915 May 4 Evening concert in aid of the Belgian and Serbian Relief Funds. Booklet includes event programme, but no menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/009 Imperial Patriotic Meeting in Guildhall 1915 May 19 Booklet includes list of speakers and the policy and objectives of The Central Committee for National Patriotic Organisations, but no menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/010 Iron and Steel Institute Dinner 1919 May 8 Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/011 Presentation of Sword of Honour to General A. 1919 Oct 24 Diaz Leaflet includes general event information and programme of music, but no menu. Ceremony of the presentation of the Honorary Freedom of the City of London to General Diaz, Commander-in-Chief of the Italian Army. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/001/012 'Special Menus 1910 - 1920 (Book 2)' 195- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/002 'Special Menus' 'Book 4' 1934 - 1935, With list 195- 1 file LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 5 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/002/001 Conference of Voluntary Hospitals Banquet 1934 Jun 14 Menu includes toast list, programme of music, index of guests and table plan. Convened by The British Hospitals Association and The Incorporated Association of Hospital Officers, held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/002 Chartered Insurance Institute Conference 1934 Jun 29 Booklet includes plan of tables and index of guests, but no menu. Hosted by The Insurance Institute of London, banquet held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/003 Congress of Surveyors 1934 Jul 20 Hosted by the Corporation of the City of London, reception held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/004 Chartered Insurance Institute of Secretaries 1934 Nov 21 Dinner Menu includes programme of music, toast list and list of council members. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/005 Library Committee Dinner 1935 May 27 The Library Committee of the Corporation of the City of London. Menu includes toast list, programme of music and seating plan with names. Held in the Art Gallery at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/006 Hotels and Restaurants Association of Great 1935 May 30 Britain Silver Jubilee Banquet Booklet includes list of guests and plan of tables but no menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/007 Institute of Chartered Accountants Banquet 1935 Oct 21 Booklet includes index of guests and members and plan of tables but no menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 6 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/002/008 Association of Municipal Corporation Banquet 1935 Oct 22 Centenary Banquet. Menu includes programme of music and toast list. With booklet including index of guest names and plan of tables. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/002/009 Institute of Municipal Treasurers and 1935 Dec 3 Accountants Dinner Jubilee Dinner. Menu includes list of guests, toast list, table plan and plan of Guildhall. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/002/010 'Special Menus 1934 - 1936 (Book 4)' 1934 - 1936 List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/003 'Special Menus' 'Book 6' 1939 - 1948, With list 195- 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/003/001 Institution of Mining Engineers Jubilee 1939 Feb 15 Menu includes toasts, programme of music, list of guests and seating plan with names and notes on the Constitution and Aims of the Institution. Banquet held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/002 Worshipful Company of Carmen Livery Dinner 1939 Mar 2 To meet the The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs. Menu includes toasts, programme of music with song lyrics, a company history, list of guests and seating plan. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/003 Society of Incorporated Accountants 1939 Mar 16 Menu includes programme of music and toast list. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 7 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/003/004 City Livery Club 1939 Mar 31 Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reception and Dance. Booklet includes programme of music, histories of Guildhall and the City Livery Club, details of an exhibition of Ancient City Charters and Manuscripts at the Guildhall Library and list of committee members. No menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/005 Corporation Lunch to Officers and Men of 1940 Feb 23 H.M.S. Ajax and H.M.S. Exeter Menu includes toast list. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/006 The Easter Banquet 1940 Apr 3 Booklet includes seating plan and index to names but no menu. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/007 Anglo-Portuguese Society Lunch 1940 Jun 3 Menu includes toast list. Held at The Vintners' Hall, Upper Thames Street, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/008 General Assembly of the United Nations 1946 Feb 8 Reception and banquet. Menu includes toast list and short history of Guildhall. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/009 National Appeal for Boys Clubs 1946 May 21 Menu includes short history of Guildhall, toast list, programme of music and inserts including donation form, deed of covenant form and bankers' cheque form. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 8 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/003/010 Freedom of Darlington to Sir Winston Churchill 1947 May 8 Admission of the Winston Spencer Churchill O.M., C.H., M.P., to be an Honorary Freeman of the County Borough of Darlington County. Menu includes order of proceedings and image of Winston Churchill with detailed caption. Luncheon held at the Hall of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/011 Institution of Mechanical Engineers Centenary 1947 Jun 13 Centenary Celebrations Banquet to the Delegates. Menu includes toast list, programme of music, table plan and index of guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/012 Institute of Actuaries Centenary 1948 Jun 25 Centenary Assembly Farewell Banquet. Menu includes toast list, programme of music and short history of Guildhall. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/013 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference 1948 Oct 22 Reception and Dinner. Menu includes toast list, list of the Special Reception Committee and short history of Charles I demanding an attendance of the members at Guildhall. Held at Guildhall Library, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/014 City Livery Club 1948 Nov 23 Thirty - Fourth Annual Banquet. Menu includes short history of the City Livery Club, programme of music, toast list, plan of tables and index to names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/003/015 'Special Menus - 1939 - 1948 (Book 6)' 1939 - 1948, List Sheet to original contents 195- 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/004 'Special Menus' 'Book 7' 1949 - 1952 With list 1 file LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 9 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/004/001 XIIth Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1949 Jul 8 Menu includes toast list, table plan and index of names. Banquet held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/002 City Livery Club 1949 Nov 23 Thirty - Fifth Annual Banquet. Menu includes short history of the City Livery Club, programme of music, toast list, plan of tables and index to names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/003 Guild of Freemen 1949 Nov 24 Menu includes toast list, list of court of assistants and officers, plan of tables and index to names. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/004 Sheriffs' Inauguration Breakfast 1950 Sep 28 Menu includes toast list and plan of tables with names. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/005 Guild of Freemen 1950 Nov 24 Menu includes toast list, list of court of assistants and officers, plan of tables and index to names. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/006 Imperial Volunteers, City of London Old 1951 Feb 10 Comrades Association South Africa 1900 - 50th Anniversary of the Return of the Regiment Menu includes programme of music, toast list and historical notes on London livery companies and guilds. Luncheon held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 10 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/004/007 International Federation of Newspaper 1951 May 25 Publishers - Fourth Annual Congress Menu includes programme of music, toast list and historical notes on London livery companies and guilds. Dinner held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/008 International Silk Association - London Silk 1951 Sep 11 Congress Menu includes short history of Guildhall, toast list and programme of music. Banquet held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/009 Chemistry of Cement Third International 1952 Sep 17 Symposium at Royal Festival Hall Dinner offered by the Cement Industry of the United Kingdom. Menu includes short history of the Chemistry of Cement and the Cement and Concrete Association and programme of events. Held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank, Lambeth. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/010 City Livery Club 1952 Nov 20 Thirty - Eighth Annual Banquet. Menu includes short history of London livery companies, programme of music, toast lists, plan of tables and index to names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/011 Guild of Freemen 1952 Nov 21 Menu includes short history of Guildhall and the Guild of Freeman, toast list, plan of tables and index to names. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/004/012 'Special Menus - 1949 - 1952 (Book 7)' 195- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/005 'Special Menus' 'Book 8' 1953 - 1954 With list 1 file LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 11 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/005/001 Worshipful Company of Farmers First Livery 1953 Jan 7 Dinner Menu includes toast list and song lyrics to be sung during the passing of the 'Loving Cup'. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/002 Rhodes Centenary Celebrations 1953 Jun 30 Centenary Celebrations and Jubilee Reunion. Menu includes toast list. Held at Rhodes House, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/003 Luncheon to Meet the Lord Mayor Elect 1953 Sep 29 For The Lord Mayor Sir Rupert De La Bre, K.C.V.O., M.P. Menu includes toast list. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/004 Christie's Re-Opening 1953 Oct 9 Luncheon to Celebrate the Rebuilding of the Great Rooms. Menu. Held at Christie's, Park Royal, London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/005 City Livery Club 1953 Nov 16 Thirty - Ninth Annual Banquet. Menu includes short history of London livery companies, programme of music, toast lists, plan of tables and index to names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/006 Guild of Freemen 1953 Nov 17 Annual Banquet. Menu includes toast list, list of court of assistants and officers, short histories of Guildhall and the Guild of Freeman, plan of tables and index to names. Dinner held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/007 The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs Committee 1954 Jan 13 Audit Dinner. Menu includes toast list. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 12 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/005/008 Institute of Bankers Dinner 1954 Mar 10 To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Institute. Menu includes toast list. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/009 The Company of Pipe Makers and Tobacco 1954 Mar 24 Blenders Inaugural Luncheon Menu. Held at The Grocers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/010 Corporation Dinner to Celebrate the Centenary 1954 Jun 21 of the Modern Civil Service Menu includes toasts list and list of special reception committee members. With booklet containing table plan with names. Dinner held at The Mansion House, City of London, hosted by the Corporation of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/005/011 The Association of Certified and Corporate 1954 Nov 30 Accountants Golden Jubilee Menu includes toast list, programme of music, plan of tables and index of guests names. Banquet held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/005/012 'Special Menus - 1953 - 1954 (Book 8)' 195- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/006 'Special Menus' 'Book 9' 1955 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/006/001 Luncheon to Prime Minister of Canada 1955 Feb 7 Luncheon to Louis Stephen St. Laurent, Q.C., Prime Minister of Canada. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. With separate document containing table plan and list of guests. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 2 volumes LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 13 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/006/002 Automobile Association Golden Jubilee 1955 Apr 28 Banquet at Guildhall Banquet to celebrate half a century of motoring. Menu includes lists of association members in 1905 and in 1955, toast list and a piece on milestones in motoring history. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/006/003 The Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1955 May 9 England and Wales - 75th Anniversary Banquet in Guildhall Banquet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the grant of the Royal Charter on 11 May 1880, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh, K.G. Menu includes toast list, programme of music, table plan and list of guests. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/006/004 British Iron and Steel Federation Banquet in 1955 Jun 2 Guildhall Banquet on the occasion of the Joint Metallurgical Societies' Meeting in Europe, 1955. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. With separate document containing table plan and list of guests. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/006/005 Presentation of New Colours by H.M. the 1955 Jul 20 Queen to the H.A.C Presentation to the Honourable Artillery Company by Her Majesty The Queen, Captain General of the Company. Booklet includes names of men on parade, order of ceremony and words for the 'Consecration of the Colours', but no menu. Held at The Artillery Ground, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/006/006 Bakers Company Livery Dinner showing Bakers 1955 Nov 28 Pudding Election Day dinner. Menu includes toast list, table plan and list of guests. Held at Draper's Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 14 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/006/007 Gardeners Company 350th Anniversary Dinner 1955 Nov 30 at Mansion House Banquet in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the grant of the company's first Royal Charter by His Majesty King James I, 1605. Menu includes toast list, programme of entertainment, plan of tables with list of guests, piece on the landmarks in the company's history and image of the Charter of King James I. Held at The Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/006/008 'Special Menus' - 1955 (Book 9)' 195- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/007 'Special Menus' 'Book 10' 1956 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/007/001 Salvage Association Centenary Banquet - 1956 Apr 5 Guildhall The Association for the Protection of Commercial Interests as respects Wrecked and Damaged Property. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. With two separate documents containing list of guests and a history of the association. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 3 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/007/002 Royal Institute of British Architects Dinner at 1956 Apr 6 Guildhall Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/003 Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in London 1956 Apr 16 Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet at Mansion House Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 15 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/007/004 The Grand Seigneur of the Company of 1956 May 2 Adventurers of England Trading into Hudson's Bay Luncheon in honour of Sir Winston Spencer Churchill K.G., O.M., C.H., M.P. Menu includes toast list, plan of tables and list of guests. Held at Skinners' Hall, City of London by kind permission of the Master and Wardens of the Skinners' Company. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/005 The Tercentenary of the Resettlement of the 1956 May 29 Jews in Britain Guildhall Banquet Banquet to celebrate the three-hundredth anniversary of the re-settlement of the Jews in the British Isles. Menu includes programme of music, plan of tables with list of guests, list of communities and organisations represented at the banquet and short history of the re- settlement. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/006 Corporation Dinner to President and a 1956 Sep 26 Deputation of the Municipal Council of Lisbon, Portugal Dinner given by the Corporation of London. Menu includes toast list, short history of Haberdashers' Hall and names of the City Lands Committee. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/007 London Rowing Club Centenary Dinner at 1956 Oct 11 Grocers Menu includes introduction from His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., patron of the Club, list of events won at Henley Royal Regatta and Empire and Olympia Games, toast list and list of guests. Held in the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Grocers, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/008 Presentation Dinner by Lord Mayor Elect 1956 Oct 17 Alderman Sir Cullum Welch, O.B.E., M.C. at Haberdashers Menu includes toast list. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 16 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/007/009 British Medical Association Council Dinner 1956 Nov 6 Menu includes toast list. Held at the British Medical Association House, Tavistock Square, Holborn/St Pancras. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/010 Lord Mayor and Sheriffs' Committee Lighting- 1956 Nov 7 Up Dinner Menu includes toast list. Held at the Art Gallery at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/011 City Livery Club Banquet in Guildhall 1956 Nov 21 42nd Annual Banquet. Menu includes short history of London Livery Companies, toast list, programme of music, table plan and list of guests. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/012 Farriers Company 600th Anniversary Guildhall 1956 Nov 22 Banquet Menu includes list of Masters between 1907 and 1957, list of Court members, a short history of the company, toast list, programme of music, table plan and list of guests. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/013 Cutlers Company Boar's Head Feast 1956 Dec 19 The Worshipful Company of Cutlers. Menu includes toast list, short history of the Ceremony of the Boar's Head, table plan and list of guests. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/007/014 'Special Menus - 1956 (Book 10)' 195- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/008 'Special Menus' 'Book 11' 1957 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/008/001 Dinner to the Court of Aldermen 1957 Jan 22 Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 17 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/008/002 Dinner to the Court of Common Council 1957 Jan 24 Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. This menu is not on list sheet (LMA/4684/03/02/008/017). 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/003 The Worshipful Company of Saddlers Court 1957 Mar 7 and Livery Dinner Menu includes toast list, table plan and list of guests. Held at Haberdashers' Hall , City of London. This menu is not on list sheet (LMA/4684/03/02/008/017). 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/004 Coachmakers Company Livery Dinner 1957 Apr 15 Menu includes table plan, list of guests, toast list, programme of music and diagrams showing what is done during the 'Ceremony of the Loving Cup'. There is a handwritten note on the front of the menu: 'His Excellency The Cuban Ambassador'. Held at Mansion House, City of London. This menu is not on list sheet (LMA/4684/03/02/008/017). 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/005 Swedish Chamber of Commerce 50th 1957 Apr 16 Anniversary Dinner Menu includes toast list. With separate document containing table plan and list of guests. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/008/006 L.M. Easter Banquet (Sir Cullum Welch) 1957 May 2 Hosted by the Lord Mayor Alderman Sir Cullum Welch O.B.E. M.C. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/007 Worshipful Company of Stationers and 1957 May 4 Newspaper Makers Quarter-Centenary Celebration of the 400th anniversary of the granting of the first Royal Charter. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Stationers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 18 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/008/008 Dinner to the Associated Merchandising 1957 May 14 Corporation of America Menu includes toast list and piece on the 'Loving Cup' ceremony. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/009 Balliol Society Dinner to Prime Minister and 1957 Jul 8 Lord Chancellor Menu includes toast list. With separate table plan and list of guests. Held at Drapers' Hall, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/008/010 Law Society Dinner to American Bar 1957 Jul 31 Association To the Members of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association. Menu includes programme of music, toast list, table plan, list of guests and short history of the Law Society. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/011 Accles and Pollock Caravan at S.B.A.C. Air 1957 Sep Display, Farnborough [Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium] Menu. Held in Farnborough, Surrey. 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/008/012 Sheriffs' Breakfast 1957 Sep 28 Sheriffs' Inauguration Breakfast. Menu includes toast list, table plan and list of guests. Held at Grocers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/013 Grand Master's Lodge Bi-Centenary Dinner 1957 Oct 2 Menu includes toast list and list of members of the lodge who have served the office of the Lord Mayor of London. With separate plan of tables with guest names. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 2 volumes LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 19 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/008/014 Coal Utilisation Council Silver Jubilee Dinner 1957 Oct 21 Menu and toast list for Luncheon to the Council's guests and menu and toast list for the Convention Dinner. With list of convention guests and delegates. Luncheon held at the Grocers' Hall and Dinner held at Mansion House, City of London. 3 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/008/015 Aldersgate Ward Club Lunch at Haberdashers 1957 Dec 9 Menu includes toast list and list of members of the Aldersgate Ward Club. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/008/016 Corporation Dinner to Canadian Trade Mission 1957 Dec 17 Menu includes short history of Mansion House, toast list and list of members of the City Lands Committee. With separate table plan and list of guests. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/008/017 'Special Menus - 1957 (Book 11)' 195- List Sheet to original content 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/009 'Special Menus' 'Book 12' 1958 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/009/001 Comite des Vins de France Reception in 1958 Mar 3 Guildhall Includes booklet of 'noble wines of France' with map, event invitation requesting the company of 'Mr Ring' and booklet and leaflet on cheeses in France, both published by the Comite National De Propagande Des Produits Laitiers Francais. No menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 4 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/009/002 City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders) 1958 Mar 20 Dinner to Queen Mother at Armourers The Rifle Brigade. Menu includes seating plan with guest names and programme of music. Held at Armourers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 20 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/009/003 Corporation Cattle Markets Committee First 1958 Apr 8 Dinner in New Guildhall Livery Hall Menu includes toast list. With event invitation from Mr. Norman C. Tremellen, Chairman of the Cattle Markets Committee requesting the company of 'Lindsay R. Ring Esq'. Held at the Livery Hall, Guildhall, City of London. 2 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/009/004 The Royal Society of St. George Banquet in 1958 Apr 23 Guildhall Annual Banquet. Menu includes objects of the Society, programme of music, seating plan with guest names and toast list. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/005 Shaw Savill Line Centenary Banquet 1958 May 14 Menu includes toast list, name index of guests and table plan. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/006 Trans-Antarctic Expedition Lunch 1958 May 15 Luncheon given by the Committee of the Trans- Antarctic Expedition in honour of Sir Vivian Fuchs and the members of the Expedition. Menu includes toast list. Held at Skinners Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/007 Norwich Union 150th Anniversary dinner 1958 Jun 19 150th Anniversary: 1808 - 1958. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich, Norfolk. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/008 Council of Territorial and Auxiliary Forces 1958 Jun 21 Association Dinner at Mansion House (6 Dukes at Top Table) Golden Jubilee Dinner. Menu includes list of association members, toast list and programme of music. With list of guests and table plan. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 2 volumes LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 21 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/009/009 Enfield Cables Opening of New Laboratory 1958 Jul 10 Opening of the new High Voltage Laboratory of Enfield Cables Limited. Menu includes toast list. With programme of the day's events. Held at Brimsdown, Enfield. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/009/010 Corporation Lunch to INTERPOL at Mansion 1958 Sep 18 House Luncheon given by the Corporation of London to meet the delegates attending the General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation. Menu includes black and white image of the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House, toast list and list of Police Committee members. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/011 Army Council Farewell dinner to Viscount 1958 Sep 25 Montgomery Menu. Also with 2 page leaflet on the uniform of the City of London Police. Held at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. 3 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/009/012 Institute of Cost and Works Accountants Dinner 1958 Oct 24 in Guildhall Menu includes toast list, index of guests, table plan and programme of music. With note stating that this was the first dinner held in the new Livery Hall at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/009/013 Furniture Makers' Guild Dinner 1958 Oct 28 Dinner invitation from the Master, Wardens and Court of Assistants of the Furniture Makers' Guild, but no menu. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, Staining Lane, E.C.2. This menu is not on list sheet (LMA/4684/03/02/009/018). 1 document LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 22 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/009/014 English Speaking Union Guildhall Banquet 1958 Nov 26 English Speaking Union of the Commonwealth Banquet in honour of The Vice President of the United States of America and Mrs. R. M. Nixon. Menu includes list of senior Union members, programme of music, toast list, table plan and list of guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/015 B.B.C. Brains Trust Dinner at Drapers 1958 Nov 27 The Brains Trust', a Dinner given by the Chairman and Governors of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Menu includes toast list. With list of guests and table placings. Held at Drapers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/009/016 Guild of Freemen Guildhall Banquet 1958 Dec 1 Annual Banquet. Menu includes toast list, programme of music, table plan and index to guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/017 Royal Society of St. George Guildhall Banquet 1958 Dec 22 City of London Branch Christmas Dinner. Menu includes toast list, programme of music and objects of the Society. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/009/018 'Special Menus - 1958 (Book 12)' 195- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/010 'Special Menus' 1959 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/010/001 The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Sir 1959 Mar 10 Harold Gillett, Kt., M.C. Dinner Dinner to meet The Masters and Prime Wardens of the Livery Companies of the City of London. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 23 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/010/002 The Corporation of Insurance Brokers 1959 Apr 28 Banquet. Menu includes toast list and table plan with guest names. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011 'Special Menus' 1960 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/011/001 Lord Mayor Dinner to Court of Common Council 1960 Jan 21 Hosted by the Lord Mayor Sir Edmund Stockdale. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/002 Leathersellers Company Opening of the New 1960 Jan 28 Hall Court and Ladies Dinner to celebrate the opening of the Company's Sixth Hall. Menu includes history of Royal Charters and company halls, table plan with guest names and toast list. Held at Leathersellers Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/003 Overseas Bankers Club Guildhall Banquet 1960 Feb 3 Menu includes list of senior Club members, toast list, programme of music, plan of tables and index to guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/004 International Road Tar Conference Dinner at 1960 Apr 20 Tallow Chandlers Menu includes toast list. Held at Tallow Chandlers' Hall, London, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/005 National Association of Round Tables Banquet 1960 May 6 at Eastbourne Part of the 25th National Conference. Menu includes toast list and wine list. Held at the Winter Garden, Eastbourne, Sussex. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 24 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/011/006 Corporation Dinner to Lord Mayor of Madrid 1960 May 12 Dinner on the occasion of the visit to the City of London of His Excellency the Lord Mayor of Madrid. Menu includes toast list and list of City Lands Committee members. Held at Fishmongers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/007 Samuel Jones 150th Anniversary 1960 May 12 Menu includes toast list. Unclear as to where event was held. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/008 Lloyds Register of Shipping Guildhall Banquet 1960 May 16 Banquet to commemorate the Bicentenary of Lloyd's Register of Shipping. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/009 The Canada Club Dinner in Guildhall 1960 Jun 27 150th Anniversary Banquet. Menu includes history of the Canada Club, toast list, programme of music and table list with guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/010 Brewers Company - First Lunch in New Hall 1960 Oct 13 Menu. Held at Brewers' New Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/011 Trinity House Lunch to Lord Mayor 1960 Oct 25 Luncheon to the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of the City of London. Menu includes table plan with guest names and toast list. Held at Trinity House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/012 Sir Harold Gillett Lunch to Mayors of Spain 1960 Oct 25 Luncheon for the Alcaldes of Saragossa, Cordoba, San Sebastian and Burgos. Menu includes table plan with guest names, toast list and short description of the Spanish mayors in attendance. Held at Vintners Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 25 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/011/013 Corporation Statue to Captain John Smith 1960 Oct 31 Luncheon on the occasion of the unveiling of a statue of Captain John Smith by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Menu includes toast list. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/014 Corporation Commonwealth Exhibition Lunch 1960 Nov 15 Luncheon given by the Corporation of London prior to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Exhibition at the Royal Exchange. Menu includes toast list. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/011/015 Thames Rowing Club Centenary Dinner 1960 Dec 8 Menu includes toast list and history of the first one hundred years of the Thames Rowing Club. With table plan and index of guest names. Held at Grocers' Hall, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/011/016 Society of Clerks of the Peace 150th Dinner 1960 Dec 22 Held by the Society of Clerks of the Peace of Counties and of Clerks of County Councils. To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Society, the grant to the Society of a Coat of Arms and the Sexcentenary of the Institution of the Offices of the Clerk of the Peace and Clerk of the Crown. Menu includes toast list. With table plan including index of names and booklet on the history and activities of the Society. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 3 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/011/017 'Special Menus - 1960' 196- List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/012 'Special Menus' 1961 With list 1 file LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 26 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/012/001 Johnsonian Breakfast Gathering at Savoy (Mr. 1961 Jan 19 Ring advised) Menu. With breakfast invitation addressed to 'Mr. L. R. Ring'. Held in the Lancaster Room at The Savoy Hotel, Westminster. 2 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/012/002 Middlesex County Cricket Club Anniversary 1961 May 3 Dinner at Lord's, St John's Wood, London Menu includes toast list. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/012/003 Commonwealth Day Lunch (Princess Margaret) 1961 May 24 Luncheon in the presence of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret and Mr. Antony Armstrong-Jones. Menu includes toast list and list of guests with table plan. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/012/004 International Silk Association Guildhall Banquet 1961 Jun 16 Eighth Congress of the International Silk Association. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. With three banquet invitations. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume, 3 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/012/005 United Kingdom Council of the European 1961 Jun 26 Movement Dinner at Grocers Dinner in honour of Ministers of the European Free Trade Association. Menu includes list of speakers, toast list, programme of music and list of guests with table plan. Held at Grocers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/012/006 Parish Clerks Company Ladies Dinner 1961 Jul 7 The Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks. Menu includes toast list, programme of music and short history of the Parish Clerks' Halls. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 27 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/012/007 Corporation Royal Audit - First Dinner in 1961 Jul 18 Guildhall Crypt Special Reception (Queen and Duke of Edinburgh) Committee of the Corporation of London Audit Dinner. Menu includes toast list. With dinner invitation addressed to 'Lindsay R. Ring Esq.' Held in the Crypt at Guildhall, City of London. 2 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/012/008 Rubber Manufacturers Employers Association 1961 Sep 26 Guildhall Banquet Dinner to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Formation of the National Joint Industrial Council for the Rubber Manufacturing Industry. Menu includes toast list, programme of music, short description of the work of the Council and list of Council members. With table arrangements and list of guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/012/009 Harvard University School of Business 1961 Oct 9 Administration Lunch at Tallow Chandlers School of Business Administration Advanced Management Programme, Alumni in Europe. Menu. Held at Tallow Chandlers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/012/010 French Embassy Dinner at Vinters 1961 Diner de Gala des Vins de Bordeaux. Includes event invitation containing dinner menu. With letter of congratulations from G. Libersart to Ring and Brymer regarding the preparations of the dinner. Held at Vintners' Hall, City of London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/012/011 Institute of Practitioners in Advertising Dinner at 1961 Dec 5 Skinners Menu includes toast list. Held at Skinners' Hall, Dowgate Hill, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 28 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/012/012 Royal Commercial Travellers Schools Dickens 1961 Dec 7 Night at Fishmongers Menu includes toast list and Charles Dickens novel quotes. Held at the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, London Bridge, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/012/013 'Special Menus - 1961' 1961 List Sheet to original contents 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/013 'Special Menus' 1962 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/013/001 Lord Mayor Banquet Audit Dinner 1962 Jan 29 Menu includes toast list. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/002 Tallow Chandlers Company 500th Anniversary 1962 Mar 8 Mansion House Dinner Quincentenary Banquet. Menu includes history of the Tallow Chandlers, toast list, programme of music and history of the Company Hall. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/003 International Chamber of Shipping Dinner 1962 Apr 12 Drapers Hall Dinner given by the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom and the Liverpool Steam Ship Owners' Association. Menu. Held at Drapers Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/004 Association of Certified and Corporate 1962 Apr 16 Accountants President's Dinner at Vintners Menu includes index of guests and table plan. Held at Vintners' Hall, Upper Thames Street, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 29 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/013/005 Institution of Mechanical Engineers FISITA 1962 May 1 Guildhall Banquet Ninth International Automobile Technical Congress. Menu includes toast list, programme of music, list of guests and table plan. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/006 Institute of Chartered Accountants Guildhall 1962 May 3 Banquet Menu includes toast list, programme of music, table plan and index of guest names. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/007 Natural Asphalte Mineowners and 1962 May 7 Manufacturers Council Reception in Livery Hall, City of London Reception to the Association Internationale de l'Asphalte. Booklet includes main objects of the Council and programme of music but no menu. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/008 The Butterflies Cricket Club Centenary Dinner 1962 May 10 Menu includes toast list. Held at the Hall of the Clothworkers' Company, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/009 Federation of Commonwealth and British 1962 May 22 Chambers of Commerce Reception in Guildhall Reception to welcome Delegates to the 21st Congress of the Federation of Commonwealth and British Chambers of Commerce. Booklet includes information about Guildhall but no menu. With sheet of staff arrangements and timetable for the day. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/013/010 Sir Denys Lowson Lunch to the Premier of 1962 May 31 Victoria at Haberdashers Menu includes toast list and table plan with index of guest names. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 30 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/013/011 Company of Scientific Instrument Makers 1962 May 31 Dinner at Clothworkers Annual Banquet. Menu includes toast list and table plan with list of names. Held at Clothworkers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/012 Midland Bank Overseas New Premises 1962 Jun 19 Opening Booklet on the history of the Midland Bank and its new building but no menu. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/013 London and Lancashire Insurance Company 1962 Jun 25 Limited Centenary Lunch at Vintners Menu includes toast list. Held at Vintners' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/014 Corporation Reception to Chairman of Warsaw 1962 Sep 11 City Council, Poland Menu includes toast list. With booklet of event information and leaflet on the history of Guildhall. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 2 volumes, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/013/015 Cross Arrows Cricket Club Dinner in Long 1962 Sep 20 Room at Lord's Special Annual dinner to mark the Retirement of Mr R. Aird as President of the Cross Arrows Cricket Club. Menu includes toast list. With dinner invitation addressed to 'Mr L. R. Ring'. Held in the Long Room at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/013/016 The Historians Dinner at Cutlers 1962 Oct 5 Dinner in honour of Mr. William McElwee, History Tutor at Stowe and Mrs. McElwee. Menu. Held at Cutlers Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 31 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/013/017 The Company of Builders' Merchants Dinner at 1962 Oct 17 Painters Menu includes toast list and names of the Court of Assistants of the Company of Builders' Merchants. Held at Painters' Hall, Little Trinity Lane, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/018 Corporation Opening of Car Park 1962 Oct 29 Opening of the Corporation of London Car Park, 95 - 103, Upper Thames Street, City of London. Booklet includes arrangements for the day, details of the new multi-storey car park and black and white image of the car park but no menu. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/019 Wholesale Textile Association Dinner 1962 Nov 23 Banquet to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Association, 1912 - 1962. Menu includes toast list. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/013/020 'Special Menus - 1962' 1962 List Sheet to original contents 2 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/014 'Special Menus' 1963 With list 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/014/001 Corporation Opening of Walbrook Wharf 1963 Jan 25 The Worshipful the Streets Committee of the Corporation of London. Booklet on the building and history of Walbrook Wharf Public Cleansing Depot and Wharf, Upper Thames Street, City of London. With sheet of general event details for the opening of the wharf but no menu. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/014/002 Coopers Company Rout and Ball at Painters 1963 Mar 15 Menu for Champagne Bar and supper in The Court Room. Held at Painter - Stainer's Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 32 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/014/003 British Textile Machinery Organisation Dinner at 1963 Apr 4 Haberdashers On the occasion of the twenty-first meeting of the Comite Europeen Des Constructeurs De Material Textil. Menu includes short history of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers and programme of music. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/004 International Meeting in Forensic Immunology 1963 Apr 18 Guildhall Banquet Third International Meeting in Forensic Immunology, Medicine, Pathology and Toxicology. Menu includes toast list. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/005 Fourstone Paper Mill Company Limited Bi- 1963 Apr 19 centenary Dinner Menu includes toast list. Held at Stationers' Hall, Ludgate Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/006 Benjamin Edgington's Centenary Lunch 1963 May 22 To mark the one hundredth anniversary of the granting of a Royal Warrant to Mr. Benjamin Edgington for the supply of tents to H.M. Queen Victoria. Menu includes toast list. With event invitation addressed to 'Lindsey R. Ring Esq' and paper reading: 'Signature of Sherpa Tensing, who, with Sir Edmund Hillary, was the first to reach the top of Everest in 1953. Sir John Hunt, who led this expedition, was also present. Also Sir Vivien Fuchs was present'. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, Gresham Street, City of London. 1 volume, 2 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/014/007 Trinity House Younger Brethren dinner 1963 Jun 11 Annual dinner. Menu includes programme of music and toast list. Held at Trinity House, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 33 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/014/008 Corporation Blackfriars Bridgehead 1963 Jul 8 Improvement Lunch at Painters Held by the Streets Committee of the Corporation of London following the ceremony of unveiling a Plaque to commemorate the commencement of work on the Blackfriars Bridgehead Improvement by the Right Hon. Ernest Marples, M.P. Minister of Transport. Menu includes toast list. With event invitation addressed to 'Lindsay Ring Esq'. Held at Painters' Hall, City of London. 1 volume, 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/014/009 Corporation Reception to the Mayor of Rome, 1963 Jul 25 Italy Reception to welcome His Excellency The Mayor of Rome Professor Glauco Della Porta. Booklet includes event details but no menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/010 Lunch to Mayors of Australia and New Zealand 1963 Oct 11 at Painters Farewell luncheon in honour of the Lord Mayors of Perth and Newcastle, Australia and the Mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand visiting the City of London. Menu includes toast list and name of reception committee members. Held at Painters' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/011 Armourers Company Livery dinner 1963 Nov 14 Menu includes table plan with guest names, a short history of The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers and toast list. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/012 Anglo Portuguese Agencies Dinner at 1963 Dec 11 Haberdashers Christmas dinner. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, Staining Lane, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/014/013 Special Menus 1963 196- List Sheet. 1 document LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 34 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/015 'Special Menus' 1964 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/015/001 The Billingsgate Ward Club 1964 Jan 16 Menu includes toast list and list of officers and committee members for the year 1963-64. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/002 Barbican Committee of the Corporation of 1964 Jan 20 London Luncheon in honour of Mr Deputy Eric Wilkins. Menu includes toast list. Held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/003 Confrerie de la Chaine de Rotisseurs (The 1964 Jan 28 Guild of Turning Spit Roasters) First National Dinner. Menu includes short history of the Guild of Turning Spit Roasters. Held at Bakers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/004 The Overseas Bankers Club 1964 Feb 10 Annual Banquet. Menu includes toast list, table plan with guest names and programme of music. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/005 The Worshipful Company of Pewterers 1964 Mar 11 Menu includes toast list and table plan with guest names. Dinner held at Haberdashers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/006 The Clothworkers' Company 1964 Mar 17 Dinner to the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers. Menu includes toast list and table plan with guest names. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/007 The Worshipful Company of Distillers 1964 Apr 1 Livery Dinner. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. With seating plan and guest names. Held at Vintners Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 35 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/015/008 City Livery Club 1964 Apr 15 Fiftieth Anniversary Reception and Dance. Booklet includes list of City Livery Club members and past presidents, event timetable and the arms of London livery companies but no menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/009 Drapers' Company Anniversary Service 1964 May 14 Order of Service for the Sexcentenary of the Granting of the First Charter to the Drapers' Company of the City of London. With service invites and letter from Lindsay R. Ring to the Worshipful Company of Drapers expressing thanks for the hospitality shown at the service. Held at St. Michael's, Cornhall, City of London. 1 volume, 3 documents
LMA/4594/03/02/015/010 Murray and Phelan Limited Centenary 1964 May 29 Luncheon Menu includes short history of the company. Held at Carpenters' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/015/011 Dinner in honour of Ye Ancient Order of Intrepid 1964 Jun 13 Birdman (American Branch) Menu includes short history of the Painter- Stainers Company. Held at The Painter- Stainers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/016 'Special Menus' 1965 - 1966, 1 file 1981
LMA/4594/03/02/016/001 Le Champagne Pol Roger Brochure 1965 Booklet on the history of Champagne Pol Roger. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/016/002 The Company of Builders' Merchants of the City 1965 Oct 12 of London Dinner Menu includes toast list. Held at Merchant Taylors' Hall, Threadneedle Street, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 36 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
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LMA/4594/03/02/016/003 Merchant Taylors' Company Dinner 1965 Nov 18 Menu includes table plan with guest names, toast list, index to table plan and programme of music. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/016/004 The National Union of Teachers Dinner 1966 Jul 1 To pay tribute to The Speaker of the House of Commons Horace King, Ph. D., M.P. Menu includes toast list. Held at Cutlers' Hall, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/016/005 Dinner given by the Right Honourable The Lord 1981 Oct 15 Mayor Sir Ronald Gardner-Thorpe To the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Governor and Directors of the Bank of England and the Bankers and Merchants of the City of London. Menu includes toast list and programme of music. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/017 'State Occasions' Books 4-5 1954 - 1983 With lists which indicate that most items had been framed by the firm. (These are not deposited and their wherabouts is unknown). Includes menu transcript for Reception at Guildhall for the Shah of Persia, Iran, 1 November 1919 (195-) 1 file
LMA/4594/03/02/017/001 Reception at Guildhall of His Imperial Majesty 195- the Shah of Persia [Iran] Typed transcript of menu. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/017/002 The Worshipful Company of Carpenters 1954 May 7 Luncheon to H.M. the Queen of the Netherlands Booklet includes history of Royal Charters, programme of the day, toast list and other historical notes but no menu. Held at Drapers Hall, City of London. 1 volume LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES Page 37 RING AND BRYMER (BIRCHS) LIMITED {CATERERS AND CONFECTIONERS}
LMA/4594 Reference Description Dates
LMA/4594/03/02/017/003 University of London Luncheon to Queen 1955 Nov 24 Elizabeth the Queen Mother Menu includes toast list. With table plan. Held at Guildhall, City of London. 2 volumes
LMA/4594/03/02/017/004 Reception to Princess Margaret on her return 1958 May 12 from the West Indies Menu includes event programme for the day and short history of Mansion House but no menu. Held at Mansion House, City of London. 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/017/005 Dinner to celebrate Her Majesty Queen 1983 Jun 15 Elizabeths' Birthday Menu includes toast list. Held at the Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House. This menu is not on list sheet (LMA/4684/03/02/017/005). 1 volume
LMA/4594/03/02/017/006 'State Occasions List Sheet to original contents' 195- (Book 4) Covers menus 1951 - 1954. Surviving items in LMA/4594/03/02/017 1 document
LMA/4594/03/02/017/007 'State Occasions List sheet to original contents' 195- (Book 5) Covers period 1955 - 1958. Surviving items in LMA/4594/03/02/017 1 document PRINTED MATERIAL
LMA/4594/03/03/001 'Waiters' Instructions' 191- - 192- Printed. Instructions including handling different menu dishes and plates 1 document
LMA/4594/03/03/002 Opening of new premises 30/32 Sun Street, 1963 City of London Invitation. Printed. 6 February, opened by Alderman Sir Ralph Perring, Lord Mayor 1 document