Master Cutler

This article is about the industrial ambassador. For the train service of the same name, see Master Cutler (train).

The Master Cutler is the head of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire established in 1624. Their role is to act as an ambassador of industry in Sheffield, England. The Master Cutler is elected by the freemen of the company on the first Monday of September of each year and the position taken in the first Tuesday of October. Despite the title, the Master Cutler does not have to be involved in the cutlery business, or even the steel industry, to be elected.

The Installation of the new Master Cutler and Company follows the annual election of the new Company. In the early years of the Company, the Election, Installation, Church Service and celebratory meal (which eventually became the Cutlers’ Feast,) all happened on the same day. Now, only the Installation and Church Service, followed by lunch take place on the same day.

The Master Cutler for October 2012 - 2013 is Neil MacDonald.[1]

List of Master Cutlers

Brass Plaque in Cutlers' Hall

Master Cutlers have included:[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ The Star (Sheffield) 10 Oct 2012 "Optimism of the Master Cutler"
  2. ↑ Plaque in Cutlers' Hall
  3. ↑ The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire Masters Cutler
  4. ↑ Master of industry, the Sheffield Star, October 3, 2007

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