Cart marking returns to the city!
The history of this wonderful event can be read here - http://www.thecarmen.co.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=155
The modern event started in 1982 when five Liverymen decided to present Carts for marking in accordance with the legislation of 1838 that required licences and numbers on carts, and arranged with willing officials at Guildhall to hold an event in July. Guildhall kindly produced a brazier and branding iron and advised that the last previously used number was No. 230. Consequently the 'Carts' duly arrived bearing the numbers 231 to 235 for marking.
Each year the Event has grown in size and 2017 saw the largest number of entries in The Carmen’s 500th year. It is a wonderful event that brings a great range of vehicles into London, and I hope you have a chance to see it.