Worshipful Company of Carmen’s prestigious Cart Marking Event
On 13th July, 2016 our Horse-drawn Shand Mason Steam Fire engine was selected to participate in the Worshipful Company of Carmen’s prestigious Cart Marking Event which is held at Guildhall in London.
The Cart Marking Event, traditionally, originates from the 13th centu ry. The Worshipful Company of Carmen was started and it was agreed that all licensed vehicles should be marked with the City’s arms on the shafts and numbered on a brass plate to show that they were authorised within the City of London, hence the Cart Marking ceremony was born which takes place once a year.
The vehicles are brought into Guildhall one by one to be marked by the Hallkeeper. Each year is distinguished by a letter reference, each car by a number.
"Just a quick note from Patsy and I, personally to sincerely thank you for such a superb day yesterday. It was just great working with you again - great fun as ever. It was quite clear that our horse bus operation and the wonderful French horse cab was the absolute star of the show. Oh Yes! I think that without the pzazz that the Drewitts Events Team brought to the scene, it would have been a bit of a dry old day. So our "unofficial" recognition and admiration for the professionalism of your whole team. Wowser!"
David and Patsy Kinnear
