He was made a Master of the Worshipful Company of Horners in 1970.

He was made Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1722.

Between 1995 and 1996, he was also Master of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers.

He was Master of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers in 1873 - 1874.

In 2002-2003 he was Master of the Worshipful Company of Drapers.

He became Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1817.

In 1989 he was Master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.

He is a past Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers.

He was also Master of the Worshipful Company of Salters.

In 2011, he was elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Salters.