Carmen
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In 1517 when the Worshipful Ccimpany of Carmen was formed they lived in the peaceful pre-rail, horsedrawn days. Between then and 1848 the company developed until It was granted a livery by the Court of Aldermen of the City of London.
Last week in the City another chapter was written into the distinguished annals of the Carmen when they exchanged Articles of Association with the Royal Corps of Transport.
Following the formalities, Maj.Gen Blunt, who was accompanied by the ColonelsCommandant in the UK, was made an Honorary Liveryman of the Company. The Corps received a loving cup from the Carmen, who were in turn presented with a silver statuette of a soldier of the Army Service Corps of the Boer War period. I am told it was one of those occasions marked with civility and courtesy which bring the historical and contemporary together for the pleasure of all who are privileged to attend.