…to get postgraduate qualifications such as a PhD to continue their career; others already hold doctorates and are looking for a postdoctoral placement to carry out research, possibly with the goal of moving later into a full-time teaching or research post. Cara checks their background,…
Visit to the Thames Barrier and the River Thames
A large party from the Water Conservators headed towards Woolwich for a visit to this marvellous piece of engineering completed in 1982. The need for the barrier was identified in 1953. The visit was arranged to coincide with the planned testing of the operation…
Brunel, Boats, Bridges and Banksy – Master’s Weekend in Bristol
After months of planning, 33 Company members and guests spent the weekend in Bristol and Clifton. For those who arrived early, there was an interesting guided tour round the city, led by local members, followed by dinner in the hotel overlooking the harbour. On the…
About us
…month where members can come together professionally and socially. We promote open, fact-based, and constructive dialogue on environmental issues, aiming to bridge gaps and find common ground. We believe in responsible water conservation and environmental protection as essential components of our duty to safeguard our…
18th Ezra Memorial Lecture, Worshipful Company of Fuellers, City & Guilds Building, Imperial College London
…UK. My challenge was the comparison between producing electricity, storing it and using it at an efficiency of over 80% compared with using the electricity to produce hydrogen, compressing it, storing it, decompressing it, transporting it and converting it to electricity or heat at an…
Tudor Pull 2024
…at a riverside hostelry before joining their respective crews. The Master Barber Surgeon joined the crew of the Company cutter and is to be commended for his prowess. There were many cutters and other small boats assembling to accompany the Stela down the river. The…
Great News from this morning’s Defra Press release
This morning ( 11July ) the Secretary of State included in his announcement on the future of water company management that Water companies will place customers and the environment at the heart of their objectives. The Secretary of State is clear that he expects companies…
Our objects and Trustees
…to such persons intending to be engaged in the water industry or elsewhere in industry and commerce generally scholarships and exhibitions at any educational establishment approved by the Trustees; awarding prizes in connection with the examinations of recognised education authorities; assisting in general or industrial…
About the Water Conservation Trust
Home Charity About the Water Conservation Trust Historically, in addition to their trade activities, all Livery Companies have actively engaged in charitable works. As a modern Company, The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators is no exception and, although it does not have the level of…
Our Cutter
…other Livery Companies and their cutters to compete with hundreds of other fixed seat craft. The race is organised by the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames. It is based on the Watermen tradition and each crew carries at least one passenger…