The Worshipful Company of Woolmen’s Annual Sheep Drive Across London Bridge

Sunday 25^th September 2016

London Bridge

The Fourth Annual Sheep Drive of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen will take place in conjunction with the Woolmen’s Fair at Monument.

The event is open to all Freemen of the City of London and their friends and families.

In the Middle Ages, Freemen were allowed to drive their sheep to market in the City across London Bridge without paying the wool taxes. The proliferation of motor vehicles ended the practice, however it has been reintroduced in recent years …

Nigel Mansell CBE

The former Formula One World Champion will exchange his Lotus, Williams and Ferrari teams for a flock of sheep for his next drive on Sunday 25^th September 2016 when he will be on starters orders to lead the first flock of sheep across London Bridge.

In support of

Square Events - Lord Mayor's Appeal 2016

Sunday 27^th September 2016 London Bridge
10 AM to 5PM
Wool Fair at Monument

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Former Formula One World Champion racing driver Nigel Mansell joined Freeman of the City of London driving sheep over London Bridge, practising their ancient rite and raising money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

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Actor Mark Rylance joins Freeman of the City of London driving sheep over London Bridge, practising their ancient rite and raising money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal. Nigel, who is a Freeman of the City, will open the event and conduct his debut sheep drive

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Young Freemen and women of the City of London relax at Fishmongers Hall after helping organise a charity event in which Freemen of the City exercise their ancient right to drive sheep across London Bridge Sheep Drive

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