A FORMER King Edward’s School, Witley treasurer and governor has been appointed Sheriff of the City of London.

Following his official inauguration alderman Peter Estlin – an ex-treasurer and governor of Bridewell Royal Hospital and a past head boy at King Edward’s – invited school representatives to join him at the exclusive Presentation of Addresses ceremony in London’s Guildhall.

King Edward’s was one of just four organisations selected by Mr Estlin and the gesture is in recognition of the new sheriff’s long-standing association with the school, which enjoys historic links with the City of London from 1553.

The ceremony provided an opportunity for headmaster John Attwater to present Mr Estlin with a specially commissioned collagraph by artist in residence Matt Tate.

The unique artwork celebrates Mr Estlin’s appointment as sheriff of the city and reflected the first steps of his journey as a pupil at King Edward’s and his subsequent involvement with Bridewell Royal Hospital, the school’s foundation.

In addition to the highly personal keepsake, Mr Estlin was delighted to also receive a book of photographs and testimonials called ‘Peter at Bridewell: A continuing adventure’.

Mr Attwater said: “It was a tremendous honour to join in today’s celebrations marking Peter’s appointment as Sheriff of the City of London, a role which he will excel in because of his extraordinary energy and commitment.

“It is particularly good timing that a former King Edward’s pupil should hold this highly regarded position in the City as the school prepares to commemorate 150 years since its move out of London to Witley in 1867.”

The incoming Lord Mayor is admitted to office durirng the Silent Ceremony It is followed by the Presentation of Addresses and mementos to the new Lord Mayor and to the two sheriffs, who take office at the end of September.

Pictured left to right: School treasurer Mrs Justine Voisin, head boy Oyinbebe Kalabare, Peter Estlin, head girl Megan Lewis and John Attwater.