The Dyers’ connection with St Saviour’s grew directly out of the earlier link which had been established successfully with Boutcher Primary School; the latter has for many years been an important ‘feeder’ school for St Saviour’s and it seemed logical for the Company to have an association with both schools. St Saviour’s was formally ‘adopted’ by the Dyers in 1997. The then Headteacher, Irene Bishop, warmly welcomed this development and it has been carried forward with equal enthusiasm by her successor and current Headteacher, Catherine May.
The Worshipful Company of Dyers (more commonly referred to as The Dyers’ Company) is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London.
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The Dyers’ relationship with Norwich School dates back to the 1940s, and was the result of a devastating wartime air raid. On the night of the 27th June 1942, German bombers attacked the Cathedral, and owing to its proximity 36 incendiary bombs fell on the School, setting light to several buildings. The Head Master and boys tackled fires in the Physics Laboratory, bicycle shed and Manual Instruction Room. Six firebombs set fire to the ceiling of the arcade and although three stirrup pumps were used, the fire service had to put it out. The school’s lodge was not so lucky; it was also hit while the Head Master and his pupils were tackling the other fires. A wartime report in The National Archives records how the Grammar School was “saved by the energy and courage of the Head Master and boys (fortunately it was not holiday time)”.
The Queen’s Gurkha Signals are the Dyers’ most recent affiliation, which we were honoured to establish in 2015, especially given the story behind our affiliation.
In 1960 the Company adopted the newly formed 30th Signal Regiment, whose Commanding Officer was Past Prime Warden Colonel A.R. (Tubby) Marshall.
In 1960 the Company adopted the newly formed 30th Signal Regiment, whose Commanding Officer was Past Prime Warden Colonel A.R. (Tubby) Marshall.
Yes, there are three rooms available. Full details are available in the brochure for download here Hall Hire brochure_2023
Our support for universities and further education goes back a long way, but some of our relationships are relatively new.
For many years the Dyers’ Company have provided financial support to over a dozen academic institutions.