ASLEF Industrial Action: Friday 12 and Wednesday 31 May

Industrial action planned by rail workers will affect both the train and tube networks in May.

The networks will be disrupted on Friday 12 and Wednesday 31 May.  As a result our service on these days will be adapted as follows:

• Our One Hour service will be suspended. 
• The Greville Street counter aims to open at 9am, but will close at 3pm, with a half hour closure 12pm – 12.30pm. 
• Goldsmiths’ Hall aims to open at 9am and will close at 3pm.   

Further services may be disrupted if many of our teams are unable to get to work. During this period we will not be able to change the service originally requested on your packet.

Date Published: 27 April 2023

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The Cross of Wales: A historic commission by the Goldsmiths’ Company

• The Goldsmiths’ Company has led on a historic commission of a new processional cross, the Cross of Wales, by His Majesty The King, as Prince of Wales, to celebrate the centenary of the Church in Wales.
• The Cross of Wales – designed and made by master silversmith Michael Lloyd– will lead the Coronation procession at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
• His Majesty The King hand struck The ‘King’s Mark’ onto the Cross of Wales during a visit to the Goldsmiths’ Centre in November 2022 – the first time in history that a monarch has applied The ‘King’s Mark’ (leopard’s head).

Date Published: 19 April 2023

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May Bank Holidays 2023

There are three bank holidays in May - details of how they impact our opening hours are given here: 

Early May bank holiday

Both counters will close at 4pm on Friday 28 April.  The offices will reopen on Tuesday 2 May at 9am.

Please note One Hour packets need to be submitted 2 hours before closing.

Bank holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III

Both counters will close at 4pm on Friday 5 May.  The offices will reopen on Tuesday 9 May at 9am.

Please note One Hour packets need to be submitted 2 hours before closing.

Spring bank holiday

Both counters will close at 4pm on Friday 26 May.  The offices will reopen on Tuesday 30 May at 9am.

Please note One Hour packets need to be submitted 2 hours before closing.

Date Published: 11 April 2023

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British Hallmarking Council reappoints Noel Hunter to serve third three-year term

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has announced the reappointment of current chair Noel Hunter to serve a third three-year term in office.

Date Published: 11 April 2023

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