New Members (December admissions)

Son of Shane Cusack, Liveryman, and grandson of Pamela Cusack. A tenthgeneration Clothworker, the family connection goes back to 1713, when John Baptist Angell, son of a mariner from Limehouse, was apprenticed to William Burding, a cook of Limehouse Corner. Five of the generations were Masters of The Company. Robin is currently a student at Southampton University, working towards a Bachelor of Arts in History (graduating 2019).

Son of Beverley Hole and grandson of Reginald Alfred Ernest Roberts. Tobias is a seventh-generation Clothworker. The Roberts family connection began in 1789 when Mitchell Roberts, son of a deceased butcher from Southwark, was apprenticed to John Andrews, a printer in Seething Lane. However, by the time Mitchell Roberts was made Free in 1811, he was a grocer. Toby works as a solicitor, and his interests include tennis, squash, triathlons and piano.

Daughter of Petula Erin Smith and granddaughter of Erin Margaret Mary Wyatt Smith, née Papworth. Imogen is a sixth-generation Clothworker. The Papworth family connection began in 1789 when John Papworth was apprenticed to Thomas Wapshott, a carpenter of James Street, Golden Square. Imogen has a degree in History from Cambridge University and currently works as a Civil Servant. Her interests include walking, reading and music.

Son of Annabel Yonge, Matthew is a fourth-generation Clothworker. He is the grandson of Sally Yonge (née Brickwood) and Nigel Yonge (Master Excused Service, 2002), and great-grandson of Sir Rupert Brickwood, Assistant, made Free by Redemption in 1921. Matthew graduated from Liverpool University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Architecture. His interests include art, economics, literature, psychology and running.

James earned his Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from University of Southampton and is now a barrister, and partner in Venner Shipley. He is also an arbitrator, mediator, Police Tribunal Chairman, and company director. James is an elected Common Councilman for Tower Ward. His interests include history and politics.

Former chaplain to The Clothworkers’ Company (2006-2018), Oliver is now the vicar of Malmsbury Abbey.

Oliver was admitted to the Freedom and elected as Honorary Liveryman on the same day.

His interests include film and theatre, reading and book club, Byzantium and teaching art history, swimming and cooking.

The Court recently approved an increase to the age for admission to the Freedom, from age 21 to age 25. At 25, individuals have had more life experience and can make a more meaningful commitment to joining The Company, bringing their skills and talents with them and preparing for potential election to the Livery, approximately five years on. This change will come into effect at the end of this year. However, those currently aged 21 and eligible to apply to join the Freedom may still do so if they complete their applications before the end of the year (Dec 2019).

All Freedom candidates are required to attend a brief meeting with the Clerk ahead of admission. Admissions take place three times a year. If you have any questions about Freedom admissions please contact Emma Temple: emmatemple@clothworkers.co.uk.