Anthony Dixon (1981) was made Master of the Merchant Taylors in June 2021. He joins Old Peterite Alastair Barron (1976) as Governor of the Merchant Adventurers in the same year, both of who were members of Queen's house in their time at St Peter's School.
The Company of Merchant Taylors is one of seven guilds in York whose origin dating back to the 13th Century. Now a charity, the Company has a membership of about 90 men and women who are usually residents of the York area. The Members act as Trustees of the charity, and are actively involved in maintaining the Company's ancient hall, its traditions and ceremonies, as well as providing financial support to young people in the fields of art, craftsmanship & music. The Merchant Taylors' Hall, was built six centuries ago and as well as still being home to the Company, provides a venue for events and celebrations.
Picutred: Alastair (left) and Anthony (right) wearing badges of office at Merchant Taylors Charter Day in the Hall at Merchant Taylors.
