Journeyman
Ideal for those at the beginning of their career in optics and vision care looking for extra support.
Founded in 1629, our purpose is the same now as it was then. We support better vision for all.
Today, you do not have to be involved in making spectacles to join our Company. Our members represent over 35 different professions in eye health, sight loss and many other fields. Through them, our reach spreads out from the City of London, right across the world.
We seek to inspire future generations committed to visionary eye care, building on our rich heritage of almost 400 years.
We’re interested in everything that can be done to prevent unnecessary sight loss and increase access to work, sport and culture for people with partial or full sight loss.
To find out more, click below – or, even better, come and join us!
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07 July 2025, 5:30 pm
An opportunity to welcome and chat with all Freemen who have joined the Company in the last yea, as well as successful apprentices and military and charity award winners.. In a separate ceremony, at 4,30pm, we will also greet the latest new cohort of Liverymen.
11 July 2025, 9:30 am
This year's Golf Day will take place at The RAC Club, Epsom. Booking is now open to all members and their guests and welcomes golfers of all abilities.
12 July 2025, 12:30 pm
Join Liveryman Devon Masarati for an intriguing and fascinating insight into the history of the City of London, following her themed tour on the 'Medics and Murderers'.
12 August 2025, 2:00 pm
A Visit to The Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Tuesday 12 August at 2pm.
26 August 2025, 6:30 pm
The Spectacle Makers' Quiz, an opportunity to flex your general knowledge, meet other Spectacle Makers and get involved with a friendly competitive spirit. Both Online and in person.
08 September 2025, 6:00 pm
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers invite us to join them and explore their Museum Collection, housed in a special gallery within the world-famous Science Museum in South Kensington, London.
01 October 2025, 11:30 am
The Annual Service and Installation of the next Master Spectacle Maker and Wardens will take place at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 11.30am.
01 October 2025, 12:30 pm
[Booking opens in July 2025].
08 January 2026, 2:30 pm
Sleeping Beauty at the Palladium Thursday 8 January 2026 at 2.30pm
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers is an open company, which means we welcome members with professional backgrounds beyond the vision care and sight loss sectors.
Ideal for those at the beginning of their career in optics and vision care looking for extra support.
Applying for Freedom of the Company is the first step to joining a community committed to better vision for all.
An invitation to the Livery, the highest level of membership, is a life long commitment.