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  Cripplegate Ward Club is a social organisation for those who take an active interest in understanding and appreciating the traditions, history and workings of the Ward and the City.  It provides an excellent way to meet and to socialise with a wide range of people connected to and involved in the City and is a great way into the Civic and social activities of the area providing the chance for those connected with the Ward, in whatever way, to meet each other and the Alderman and Common Councilmen that represent the Ward.  The Club also support appeals and charitable activities.

Cripplegate is among the busiest of the 20+ Ward Clubs in the City of London, with a varied programme of events throughout the year.  There are both daytime and evening activities ranging from informal visits and tours of general interest, to the most formal of Civic Lunches and City Banquets.  We visit some interesting places revealing facets of the City not normally seen and of course being a social club, these very often include luncheon or dinner somewhere nice too.  All great fun.  Membership of the Club offers an opportunity to discover and appreciate the traditions and fellowship of City Life.

If you live in the Cripplegate Ward district or have business here we invite you to Join our Club and activities - just click on the 'Join us' link to get the ball rolling.  There is no stipulation that members reside within the Ward (or even within London), only that they have a direct, or indirect interest in the Civic, Social or Business affairs of the City and of course guests of members are most welcome at all functions.

To find out more about joining, navigate to our membership page or click here


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The Millennium Dome is so big that it can fit the Great Pyramids of Giza comfortably under the roof! The structure is 365m in diameter; and 52m high in the middle; with 12 supporting poles, symbolising days, weeks and months of the year.
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The QE Tower

The 96-metre clock tower above the Houses of Parliament, which houses the Great Bell, known as Big Ben, has been mostly hidden from view since a £79.7m conservation projection began in 2017.

In December 2021, the clock face was revealed to show the work that has taken place, including the restoration of the original colour scheme.

While the name Big Ben nowadays refers to the entire clock tower, 'Big Ben' is actually the name of the largest bell inside the tower, used to chime the hours and has been keeping time in the UK capital since 1859.

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NOMURA ROOF GARDEN

Tuesday August 13th 2024

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A visit to MiddleTemple

Wednesday 17th April 2024

On 17th April 31 members and guests had a very enjoyable tour and lunch at MiddleTemple. Meeting at the entrance to Middle Temple Hall at 10.45 a.m. the group split into two parties for a tour commencing at 11.00 a.m.

Built between 1562 and 1573 the buildings remain mainly unchanged today with glorious original features which survived the Great Fire of London and World War 1 and World War 11.

Middle Hall is one of the finest Elizabethan Halls in the country with a double hammered beam ceiling. It contains a large table given by Queen Elizabeth 1 and which has never been removed. An interesting snippet of information given by the guide was the origin of the saying to ‘tread the boards’. Years ago tables were not just for eating from but were put to many uses as they were boards balanced on trestles. When strolling players visited prominent houses or Inns the boards would be brought out, laid on the trestles and used as a stage so the actors would ‘tread the boards.’ Also if a house had over-numerous guests they would sleep on the boards hence ‘bed and board’.

The tour included various other rooms with superb detailed architecture, impressive oak panelling and beautiful stained glass.

Following the tour a three course lunch was enjoyed in Middle Hall and it was a wonderful experience to spend time in such magnificent surroundings.

Afterwards members and guests were free to wander around the lovely gardens.


 


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Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the spread

It is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.

To help control the virus, you should limit your interactions with those you don't live with.

If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people & wear your mask. 

Wash your hands as soon as you get home.

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