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The Society of Young Freemen is a City of London [civic organization] which was founded in 1976 by the Corporation of London and Guild of Freemen to encourage more young people, specifically young Freemen of the City of London to become involved in the affairs and traditions of the City.

Full membership of the Society is restricted to holders of the Freedom of the City of London aged 40 years or younger. Associate membership is available for those Freemen older than 40, but they cannot hold office on the committee or vote at the AGM

The Society is noted for their involvement each year with the Lord Mayor's Show escorting Gog and Magog. Two woven willow giant reproductions of a pair of statues in Guildhall. These popular icons reflect the pre-Roman legendary past of the City of London The most recent representations were created by members of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers.

The Society enjoys close links with several Livery Companies ancient and modern. These include:

Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers Worshipful Company of Basketmakers Worshipful Company of Horners Worshipful Company of Loriners Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators The Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers & Tobacco Blenders Worshipful Company of Actuaries Worshipful Company of World Traders Worshipful Company of Security Professionals

Since 2006, the Chairman of the Society has been welcomed as an Ex Officio Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers for the duration of    their term.