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Retrospective on The Golden Vine Awards

Retrospective on The Golden Vine Awards

The Golden Vines are an awards evening that has a special place in the Grant Macdonald London workshop, because we played a big part in creating The Golden Vines Award Trophy.

The Lord Mayor's Election

The Lord Mayor's Election

Once per year, on the 29th September, the City of London elects a new Lord Mayor. He or she must have served as a Sheriff of the City, and since 1436, the rule has stated that candidates must be chosen from among the Aldermen.

An Alphabet of Heraldry: Part Two

An Alphabet of Heraldry: Part Two

In our last instalment, we took a look at some of the popular creatures who have appeared in heraldry for hundreds of years - and took a cooling dip into their symbolic meanings, from the legacy-nourishing pelican to the fiercely wealthy dragon. However, these magnificent creatures are not the only symbols that appear on crests and loving cups, carrying meaning with them.

Alphabet of Heraldry: Part One

Alphabet of Heraldry: Part One

Magnificent creatures are not the only symbols that appear on crests and loving cups, carrying meaning with them. The alphabet of symbols starts here...


Pinot Noir Day

Pinot Noir Day

We're going to be indulging in a spicy glass of red today, August 18th.