Yeomen's Competition (Julian Scott Trophy)
Celebrating the diverse talents of the Company’s Yeomen. This competition honours the courage, determination and resilience of Liveryman Julian Scott which should serve as a creative inspiration to Yeomen. Born in Vienna in 1913, he escaped to Britain in 1939, interned, and served in the British Army. Post-war, he built a successful career in business producing haircare and beauty products. He serves as an inspiration to anyone embracing a fresh challenge, exactly as our Yeomen are.
Who can enter?
All Yeomen of the Worshipful Company of Turners. Former Yeomen who have progressed to Freeman or Liveryman are excluded.
Theme
Matches the Lord Mayor’s priorities which for 2025 are: ‘ambition, renewal and growth’.
No restriction as to subject, size or style.
Details
A themed competition open to all Yeomen. Yeomen are encouraged to enter to showcase their talent.
Pieces should not have been entered in any other Company competition. All competition entries should be priced and available for sale. Liveryman Jeremy Coller (great nephew of Julian Scott) will buy the winning piece.
Any combination of legally sourced materials may be used. All work to be created by the competitor except for commercially made components such as screws. The piece must be primarily turned on a lathe by hand or by mechanical means (ornamental or rose engine turning), there are no restrictions on embellishment however fractal burning may not be used.
Competitors may enter up to two pieces in this category, none of which should have been entered in any other Company competition.
Piece(s) may be offered for sale at the exhibition.
Prizes
£300 for first, £200 for second and £100 for third
Entry
General Conditions of entry, including times for delivery, judging, prize giving, viewing, and collection of entries after the event can be viewed here: General Conditions of entry 2025