Livery CompaniesThe 108 livery companies are nominally trade associations based in the City of London, almost all of which are known as the "Worshipful Company of" the relevant trade or profession. Here are the top ranked "Great Twelve City Livery Companies" in the City of London and respective coat of arms in order of precedence.
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Coat of Arms
Of particular interest to the forensic economic investigations of Hawks Cafe, Captain Sherlock and Abel Danger, are the Livery Companies: The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths (5th); The Worshipful Company of Skinners (7th); The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers (8th); The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers (47th); The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (81st); The Worshipful Company of International Bankers (106th); The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers (107th); Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (108th).
Order of Precedence: 1st
Company History
The records of the Mercers' Company date back to 1348 but the Company is certainly older than this for in that year new ordinances were drawn up for the conduct of its affairs.
Livery Companies originated when medieval merchants banded together to form guilds or fraternities, also known as 'misteries', from the Latin ministerium, meaning occupation.
The guilds protected the interests of a particular trade, and the practitioners of that trade.
The trade of 'mercery' itself is first mentioned in the 1130s. The term derives from the Latin merx, mercis, meaning wares or merchandise.
In its widest sense mercery could describe all merchandise, although in London the term evolved to mean the trade specifically in luxury fabrics, such as silk, linen, hemp-cloth and fustian, and in a large variety of miscellaneous 'piece goods' such as bedding, headwear, ribbons, laces and purses.
The Company's links with the active trade died out over the centuries. This was mainly because admission to the Company was possible by patrimony. In effect a member could become a member, because his father was a member, without necessarily practising the trade of mercery itself.
Company History
On the 9th of May 1345, twenty-two members of the ancient Guild of Pepperers founded a fraternity which, in 1376, became The Company of Grocers of London. The Pepperers' Guild is first recorded in 1180, but it is probable that it had connections with important London moneyers who, in around 1100, had built what later became the Guild Church of St. Antonin. The dedication came from Spain and may link the moneyers with imports of gold, as well as with Mediterranean goods and spices.
The Fraternity was entrusted with the duty of garbling, or preventing the adulteration of spices and drugs, as well as with the charge of the King's Beam, which weighed all merchandise sold by the Aver-de-Poys weight or the peso grosso. The Company probably derives its name from the Latin, grossarius, one who buys and sells in the gross, in other words a wholesale merchant: since its earliest days the members were wholesale dealers in spices and foreign produce.
A famous member of the Fraternity, Nicholas Brembre, and his friend John Philpot, were knighted by Richard II for services in the Wat Tyler riot. Philpot rendered further service to the trade of the country by fitting out a fleet and ridding the North Sea and Channel of pirates.
The site on which Grocers' Hall now stands was acquired in 1427, and in the following year, when the original Hall was completed, the first Charter was granted.
In the Wars of the Roses, the City took the Yorkist side, and two Grocers, John Young and John Crosby, were knighted by Edward IV for services in the field.
The Company can claim a share in the work of the Reformation: Richard Grafton, a member, printed the Great Bible - the first English translation placed in Churches by the King's Order - and the two Prayer Books of Edward VI. The Company also played a part in the Restoration of Charles II by entertaining General Monck at a banquet at Grocers' Hall, and conferring upon him the Freedom of the City and the Company. Moreover, the Lord Mayor, Sir Thomas Alleyn, who welcomed the King on his return, was a member of the Company.
Company History
The first royal charter granted to the Drapers is dated 1364 and the first ordinances cite a date of 1361 for the fraternity’s foundation, although an informal association of drapers undoubtedly existed as early as 1180.
A Brotherhood of Drapers, a religious fraternity attached to the church of St. Mary Bethlehem in Bishopsgate, is also known to have existed in the 1360s. It was founded in honour of St. Mary by ‘good people Drapers of Cornhill and other good men and women’ for the amendment of their lives. The location of St. Mary can hardly have been convenient for the majority of Drapers who lived in and around Cornhill, Candlewick Street (now Cannon Street) and Chepe (Cheapside). Possibly it was for this reason that allegiance was transferred to St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside and later to St. Michael’s Cornhill, where the Company continues to worship today. Despite these changes, the Drapers have retained the Blessed Virgin Mary as patron saint.
Company History
As one of the most ancient of the City Guilds we have enjoyed an unbroken existence of over 700 years, adapting to the challenges of changing times. Fishmongers’ Hall was destroyed by the Great Fire, rebuilt twice thereafter and then devastated by bombs during World War II but restored to its former glory. Find out more about some of the defining moments in our story so far including our medieval charters and trading and our modern history since the Great Fire.
We also welcome visitors here at the Hall and our Hall Tours have become a popular way for visitors to learn at first hand about the fascinating history of the Company and its surroundings.
We are proud to be the organisers of the UK’s, and probably the world’s, sporting event with the longest continuous history – the Doggett’s Coat and Badge Wager, an annual sculling race from London Bridge to Chelsea for young members of the Company of Watermen and Lightermen, first run in 1715.
Company History
Founded to regulate the craft or trade of the goldsmith, the Goldsmiths' Company has been responsible since 1300 for testing the quality of gold, silver and, from 1975, platinum articles. The word hallmark originates from the fifteenth century when London craftsmen were first required to bring their artefacts to Goldsmiths' Hall for assaying and marking. This requirement continues unchanged today and the Company still carries out its statutory function through the operations of Assay Office London.
Company History
The Merchant Taylors' Company, or to give it the full name by which it is described in the Royal Charter of 1503, the Gild of Merchant Taylors of the Fraternity of St. John Baptist in the City of London, is one of the Twelve Great City Livery Companies surviving from Mediaeval times.
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The Gild was originally a religious and social fraternity founded before the beginning of the 14th century by an association of citizens who were Tailors and Linen Armourers. The Linen Armourers, an allied craft to the Tailors, made the padded tunics or gambesons worn under suits of armour. By virtue of various Royal Charters commencing with that of Edward III in 1327, the functions of the Gild were extended and by about the end of the 15th century it controlled the trade. However, as many of its members ceased to be craftsmen and became merchants trading with other parts of the world, the position of the Company gradually changed and by the end of the 17th century its connection with the tailoring trade had virtually ceased and it became what it is today - an association of philanthropic and social character, devoting its energies to educational and charitable activities.
Company History
The first skinners or furriers lived in the same areas of London and worshipped at the same churches. The part religious, part secular fraternities of men involved in the fur trade eventually came together in one guild, dedicated to Corpus Christi, which became the Skinners’ Company. This is why the annual election of the new master is held on the feast of Corpus Christi.
In medieval times furs were very much a luxury item and their use was strictly controlled. Ermine and sable – costly furs from abroad – were reserved for royalty and the aristocracy, the middle classes were restricted to furs of lesser value, and the common folk had to make do with home grown lambskin, rabbit and cat.
The Skinners became wealthier, and their influence grew, as the trade in expensive furs flourished. Like the other trade guilds, their power was enhanced by the grant of royal charters that afforded them some legal protection and official control over their own craft.
The Skinners obtained one of the first charters from Edward III in 1327 – a handwritten 17th century copy is still in the Company’s possession.
Company History
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers has its origins in medieval times. Throughout six and a half centuries it has moved away from its historical involvement in the trade of haberdashery and developed into a significant supporter of schools and education in England and Wales
The Company has its roots in a fraternity, a group of people who lived in the same area doing the same sort of work in medieval times and who worshipped at St. Paul's Cathedral. Members were haberdashers by trade. They sold ribbons, beads, purses, gloves, pins, caps and toys and in 1502 were joined by the hatmakers' fraternity. Thereafter there were two types of haberdasher: haberdashers of hats and the original haberdashers of small wares.
The first surviving ordinances were recorded by the Mayor's Court in 1371. In 1446 the Company adopted its first Coat of Arms, an important symbol when many people could not read. In 1448 the Company was granted a charter of incorporation by Henry VI enabling it to hold land and to have its own Hall in which to hold meetings. The first of three subsequent Halls was built on the corner of Staining Lane and Maiden Lane (now Gresham Street) in 1459.
Company History
The Salters' Company received its first licence from Richard II in 1394, but like other livery companies, was probably in existence prior to 1066.
Since before the Romans, the Anglo Saxons had developed methods of extracting salt and the importance of salt was well established. Roman soldiers were given salt rations and this “Sal” is the origin of the word “salary”. A soldier failing in battle or falling asleep at his post was “not worth his salt”.
By the fourteenth century, salt was an essential commodity in England. It was used mainly for preserving meat and fish before the advent of tin cans and refrigeration. Other uses included any operation where ‘chemical’ action was required, such as cleaning, dyeing fabric, bleaching, degreasing, dehairing and softening leather and in the formulation of medicines and ointments.
As well as dealing in salt, Salters were experts in the dry salting of fish and meat and also dealt with flax, hemp, logwood, cochineal, potashes and chemical preparations. The modern day association of The Salters’ Company with chemistry and science can therefore be traced right back to its roots.
Company History
The earliest records suggest that the Ironmongers, then known as Ferroners, were an effective body in 1300, when they took action against the smiths of the Wealds of Kent and Sussex over the quality of iron supplied for the wheels of carts in the City of London. By 1328 they were regarded as a firmly established brotherhood, joining in the elections of the City officials and choosing four of their members to treat with the Mayor and Sheriffs.The Ironmongers' received a grant of arms in 1455, describing them as the "Honourable Crafte and Fellasship of Fraunchised Men of Iromongers", and a charter of incorporation from Edward IV in 1463, which was reconfirmed in 1558, 1560, 1604 and 1687 by various monarchs.
Company History
The history of the Vintners' Company is a fascinating story of trade, charity, politics and companionship. Although the medieval, possibly even Saxon, origins of the London guilds remains somewhat unknown, there is absolutely no doubt that in medieval London the livery companies, including the Vintners, exercised immense power in economic, social, political and religious spheres.
The origins of the Vintners' Company, like most Livery Companies, are rather obscure. Before the Norman Conquest, neighbourhood groups would meet in their local church - in the case of the Vintners, St. Martin in the Vintry. In medieval London, persons of similar trade lived in the same area and so these local groups soon took on an economic element - the word 'guild' comes from the Anglo-Saxon gildan meaning 'to pay'. There are twelfth century references to 'lawful merchants of London' fixing the price of wine - one of the earliest indications of an official group governing trade.
Company History
The rivalry that developed between different branches of the cloth trade resulted in two new companies splitting from the Company of Weavers. These comprised the Fullers and the Shearmen.
These craftsmen clearly saw themselves as distinct groups before they were formally incorporated as companies. The site of the present Clothworkers' Hall was conveyed to a group of individually-named Shearmen in 1456.
In 1480, the Fullers were incorporated as a separate body by Royal Charter and in 1508, the Shearmen too became a Company in their own right.
Once the Companies were incorporated, they became a legal entity and could acquire lands as corporate bodies. This was the basis of their future wealth. Several of the London properties still owned by The Clothworkers' Company may be traced back to bequests by early fullers and shearmen.
Both Companies were dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose image appears on the Shearmen's seal of 1509.
13th The Worshipful Company of Dyers
14th The Worshipful Company of Brewers
15th The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
16th The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
17th The Worshipful Company of Barbers (Barbers, Surgeons, and Dentists)
18th The Worshipful Company of Cutlers
19th The Worshipful Company of Bakers
20th The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers
21st The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers
22nd The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers (Armour Makers and Brass Workers)
23rd The Worshipful Company of Girdlers (Girdle and Belt Makers)
24th The Worshipful Company of Butchers
25th The Worshipful Company of Saddlers
26th The Worshipful Company of Carpenters
27th The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers (Fine Leather Workers)
28th The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers
29th The Worshipful Company of Curriers (Tanned Leather Dressers)
30th The Worshipful Company of Masons
31st The Worshipful Company of Plumbers
32nd The Worshipful Company of Innholders
33rd The Worshipful Company of Founders
34th The Worshipful Company of Poulters
35th The Worshipful Company of Cooks
36th The Worshipful Company of Coopers (Barrel Makers)
37th The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers
38th The Worshipful Company of Bowyers (Longbow Makers)
39th The Worshipful Company of Fletchers (Arrow Makers)
40th The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
41st The Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers (Wood Craftsmen)
42nd The Worshipful Company of Weavers
43rd The Worshipful Company of Woolmen
44th The Worshipful Company of Scriveners (Court Document Writers and Notaries Public)
45th The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers
46th The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers (Plasterers)
Company History
In 1403 the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London approved the formation of a fraternity or Guild of Stationers (booksellers who copied and sold manuscript books and writing materials and limners who decorated and illustrated them). Each appointed a warden to control and regulate them.
By the early 16th century printers had joined The Stationers' Company and by the mid century the printers had more or less ousted the manuscript trade. In 1557 the Guild received a Royal Charter of Incorporation and in 1559, the right to wear a distinctive livery. They became a livery company, numbered 47 in precedence.
The Stationers' Charter secured them from outside competition, but they had to settle their own internal disputes, which mostly concerned infringements of ownership of 'copies' or what we would now call copyright.
The Stationers' Company Register (1556-1695)
The Charter gave the Company the right to search for and seize illicit or pirated 'copies' and to prevent publication of any book which had not been licensed by a warden of the Company, together with a government licenser and afterwards entered in what came to be known as the 'entry book of copies' or the Stationers' Company Register. This regulation remained in force, at least nominally, until 1695, when it was replaced by the first copyright act in 1710.
48th The Worshipful Company of Broderers (Embroiders)
49th The Worshipful Company of Upholders (Upholsterers)
50th The Worshipful Company of Musicians
51st The Worshipful Company of Turners (Lathe operators)
52nd The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers
53rd The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass
54th The Worshipful Company of Horners
55th The Worshipful Company of Farriers (Horseshoe makers and veterinarians for horses)
56th The Worshipful Company of Paviors (Road and highway pavers)
57th The Worshipful Company of Loriners (Harness makers)
58th The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries (Medical practitioners and pharmacists)
59th The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights
60th The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
61st The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
62nd The Worshipful Company of Glovers
63rd The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers (Hat makers)
64th The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters
65th The Worshipful Company of Needlemakers
66th The Worshipful Company of Gardeners
67th The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers
68th The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights
69th The Worshipful Company of Distillers
70th The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers (Wooden shoe makers)
71st The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers
72nd The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers
73rd The Worshipful Company of Gunmakers
74th The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers
Company History
One of the trade guilds of the City of London, the Company of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards was founded in 1628. Incorporated by Royal Charter or Letters Patent under the Great Seal of England in the fourth year of the reign of King Charles 1, approval was received and officially granted with effect from 22nd October. From 1st December, all future imports of foreign playing cards were forbidden in order to protect the trade, and all Customs officers were told to confiscate such items. The Company was constituted in the name of the Master and Wardens, to be elected on St Andrews Day (30 November), together with the Court sixteen assistants to supervise the trade.
For the privileges of its Royal Charter, the Company was required to make a payment of two shillings per gross on playing cards made and a further one shilling per gross to the officer appointed to receive it and to seal the pack of cards.
76th The Worshipful Company of Fanmakers
77th The Worshipful Company of Carmen
The modern livery companies
78th The Honourable Company of Master Mariners
79th The City of London Solicitors' Company
80th The Worshipful Company of Farmers
Company History
Before the Guild was established in 1929, the future status of air pilots and air navigators was very much in doubt. The small group of commercial pilots who formed the Guild were virtually responsible for ensuring that their successors enjoyed a professional status, and one of the Guild's objectives has been to foster and improve that standing. From the beginning the Guild was modelled on the lines of the old City Guilds and Livery Companies and its constitution and by-laws reflect that foundation, although its activities and work is very much contemporary.
The Guild became a Livery Company of the City of London in 1956: a rarely bestowed mark of distinction. This was a great factor in increasing not only the influence of the Guild, the 81st Livery Company to be formed in 800 years, but of the entire profession of pilot and navigator in the United Kingdom and overseas.
82nd The Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders
83rd The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
84th The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers
85th The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors
86th The Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
87th The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
88th The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants
89th The Worshipful Company of Launderers
90th The Worshipful Company of Marketors
91st The Worshipful Company of Actuaries
Company History
Considering that insurance has thrived in this City for well over three hundred years, it is perhaps surprising that the industry had not spawned a Livery Company centuries ago. In fact, the Insurers’ Company set something of a record in moving from incorporation as a Guild Company to the achievement of Livery status within the space of three months, the formal letters patent being granted on 18 September 1979 and presented by the Lord Mayor, Sir Kenneth Cork, on 19 October 1979 to create the Worshipful Company of Insurers.
93rd The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
94th The Worshipful Company of Engineers
95th The Worshipful Company of Fuellers
96th The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers
97th The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
98th The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects
99th The Worshipful Company of Constructors
Company History
Our work brings together the centuries-old livery tradition and Information Technology, the key industry of the 21st century. As well as working to promote the industry, we run a significant programme of charitable and educational activities. Today, around 650 leading IT practitioners belong to our Company. Our members come from all sides of the IT sector - suppliers and users, hardware and software, and from established multinational companies to newly created start ups.
Whatever their background all our members share a desire to give something back, to the sector and to the wider community. Members give their time, resources and the contacts available through their personal networks to support our activities. The governing body of the ITC is the Court, which is chaired by the Master of the Company. The Master is supported by the Wardens and a staff team headed by the Company's Clerk.
Company History
Over the centuries the self-regulating craft guilds of the City of London developed high standards of manufacture and service. Most were rewarded with a grant of livery. The founding of the World Traders Association movement gave rise to the creation of trading complexes in over 160 cities throughout the world. London was the first in Europe, built in St Katharine's Dock beside the Tower of London. [Though this subsequently closed in 1994.] Over 1,000 years earlier the same land was used by the Knighten Guild to trade in foreign goods, and in 1979 the then Lord Mayor, Sir Peter Gadsden, suggested that this tradition be revived by the creation of the Guild of World Traders to represent members of the international trading community in the City of London.
102nd The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators
103rd The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
104th The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers
105th The Worshipful Company of Management Consultants
Company History
Prior to 1999, it had not been possible to form an international company, because of the regulations which precluded the granting of Freedom of the City to anyone other than British, British Commonwealth or European citizens (to become a Liveryman, one must be “free” of both the City and the Company). When the Court of Common Council voted to extend the freedom to all, regardless of nationality, the way became clear to instigate an international banking and financial services guild and The Guild of International Bankers was founded in July 2001. In October 2002 the Guild was constituted a Company of the City of London without Livery and its Ordinances were duly enrolled among the records of the City. On the 21 September 2004, the Guild was constituted a full Livery Company (106th). The Company successfully Petitioned for Royal Charter which was granted on the 10th December 2007. The Company currently has over 500 members, drawn from over 250 companies or institutions and with 43 nationalities represented. Many are senior bankers but, recognising the diversity of the City and with a view to ensuring long-term continuity, membership extends throughout the professional ranks of the City and includes a number of finance students.
Company History
On 19th December 1995 some leading members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (founded in 1930) adopted Ordinances for "The Guild of Tax Advisers". Its three primary aims were to enhance the standing of the profession of tax advisers in the City of London; to support and fund benevolent and chaitable causes; and to provide for fellowship between tax advisers. The ordinances were registered with the Clerk of the Chamberlain's Court in the City of London.
The company's sponsor was Alderman Richard Agutter, FCA, who became Sheriff for 2000-01. Immense support was received from Andrew Gillett, CTA, FCA, the Clerk of the Founders' Company.
At the Guild's first Civic Luncheon in Founder's Hall on 19th May 1997 the then Lord Mayor, the late Alderman Sir Roger Cork, FCA, accepted honorary membership.
Within five years, on 12th December 2000, the Court of Aldermen consitituted the Guild a City Company without Livery. It became "The Company of Tax Advisers" and the members became Freemen. Four years later, on 18th January 2005, the Court of Aldermen resolved that it should become a livery company, to be known as The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers. This was recorded in letters patent, issued by the Lord Mayor in a special meeting of the Court of Aldermen in the Mansion House on 18th May 2005. The Company thus became the City's 107th livery Company in order of precedence.
On 8th July 2009, Her Majesty the Queen, in Privy Council, granted a Royal Charter for the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers. The Company was greatly honoured by the presentation of The Royal Charter by HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG KCVO on 13th May 2010 at The Great Hall, St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Number Ten Downing Street (City of London)
The letter 'X' is also a Roman numeral that represents the number 10; 10 Downing Street; 'X' marks the spot.
The 'X' in the coat of arms suggests the Roman number ten and the historical tenth or tithe. The pattern in the cat of arms resembles the board used by the Exchequer for tax accounting.
Company History
The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The company is a charitable organization providing education and health services to members of the security professional community. Formed in 1999 when the, now Past Masters, Steve Neville and John Purnell GM QPM DL registered The Guild of Security Professionals with the City of London Chamberlain's Office as The Guild of Security Professionals. On 18 November 1999 Twelve Principle Founder members met to plan the creation of a working Guild. The first meeting with Sixty-two Founder Members took place on 27 March 2000 with Sir Neil Macfarlane being elected Founder Master and with Sir David Brewer, CMG LL(Lord Lieutenant) of Greater London and Mr Deputy Philip Willoughby as Sponsors.
Progression to a Company without Livery occurred on 6 January 2004 when the Petition for recognition as a City Company without Livery was recognised by the Court of Aldermen. On the 15th January 2008 the Court of Alderman was petitioned and the Court declared that the Company became the 108th Livery Company of the City of London on the 19th of February, 2008. The 108th ranking is by Order of Precedence, under which guidelines the Company is also classified as a Modern Livery Company.
Arms: Party per fess indented acute Or and Azure three Portcullises chained counterchanged.
Crest: Upon a Helm with a Wreath Or and Azure A Unicorn forcene Argent armed maned tufted and unguled Or the dexter forehoof enfiling the hasp of a Padlock Azure the sinister supporting a Terrestrial Globe Or the oceans Azure.
Supporters: On the dexter a Dragon Azure armed langued winged and gorged with a plain Collar attached thereto a Chain reflexed over the back and holding in the sinister foreclaws a Key wards uppermost Or on the sinister a Griffin Azure armed langued beaked winged and holding in the dexter claws a Lightning Flash Or.
City of London
Coat of Arms
Livery Companies in the City of London in Order of Precedence
The Worshipful Company of Mercers
Incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1394
Honor Deo
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 2nd
The Worshipful Company of Grocers
Company Acquired a Royal Charter in 1428
God Grant Grace
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 3rd
The Worshipful Company of Drapers
Received a Royal Charter in 1361
Unto God Only Be Honour and Glory
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 4th
The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
Royal Charter of 1508
Al Worship Be To God Only
Coat of Arms
The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
Received a Royal Charter in 1327
Justitia Virtutum Regina
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 6th
The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors
Incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1327
Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 7th
The Worshipful Company of Skinners
Order issued by the Lord Mayor of the City of London in the 15th century
To God Only Be All Glory
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 8th
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
Received a Royal Charter in 1448
Serve and Obey
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 9th
The Worshipful Company of Salters
Granted a Royal Charter of incorporation in 1559
Sal Sapit Omnia
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 10th
The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers
Incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1463
God Is Our Strength
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 11th
The Worshipful Company of Vintners
Received a Royal Charter in 1364
Vinum Exhilarat Animum
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 12th
The Worshipful Company of Clothworkers
Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1528
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 47th
The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers
Received a Royal Charter in 1557
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 75th
The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
Company was incorporated by a Royal Charter in 1628; the City granted it the status of a Livery Company in 1792
Corde Recto Elati Omnes
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 81st
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
Granted the status of a Livery Company in 1956
Per Cælum Via Nostra
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 92nd
The Worshipful Company of Insurers
The Company was formed and became a Livery Company in 1979
Omnium Defensor
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 100th
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
The Company was granted Livery status by the Court of Aldermen in 1992
Cito
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 101st
The Worshipful Company of World Traders
The Guild of World Traders was founded in 1985 and became a Company in 1993
commerce and honest friendship with all
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 106th
The Worshipful Company of International Bankers
(Incorporated by Royal Charter)
For Financial Services Professionals
Coat of Arms
Order of Precedence: 107th
The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers
Granted Status of a Livery Company in 1956 by the Court of Alderman
Veritas, Caritas, Comitas
Coat of Arms
Number Ten Downing Street (City of London)
Order of Precedence: 108th
Worshipful Company of Security Professionals
Company became a Livery Company on the 19th of February, 2008 by Court of Alderman declaration
Res Homines Libertates
Coat of Arms
Arms: Party per fess indented acute Or and Azure three Portcullises chained counterchanged.
Crest: Upon a Helm with a Wreath Or and Azure A Unicorn forcene Argent armed maned tufted and unguled Or the dexter forehoof enfiling the hasp of a Padlock Azure the sinister supporting a Terrestrial Globe Or the oceans Azure.
Supporters: On the dexter a Dragon Azure armed langued winged and gorged with a plain Collar attached thereto a Chain reflexed over the back and holding in the sinister foreclaws a Key wards uppermost Or on the sinister a Griffin Azure armed langued beaked winged and holding in the dexter claws a Lightning Flash Or.
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