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A guild with the object of developing the process of learning and its management in schools,
colleges, universities, and the workplace. Lists aims and objects, links, membership and contact
details.
http://www.guildofeducators.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights
The 59th Company. Site under construction. e-mail address.
http://www.shipwrights.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers
The 22nd Company. Site hosted at The University of Liverpool. History, charitable activities,
mainly focussed on education in Materials Science, map and some details of the collection of
historic armour.
http://www.matter.org.uk/armourers.html
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The Worshipful Company of Fuellers
Site under construction. Contact details.
http://www.fuellers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Butchers
The 24th Company. Still active in the trade and, as a long-established Company, well-funded and
therefore active in the charitable field. Butcher's Hall is actively rented out as a venue.
Information on the activities of the Society within its industry, of its charitable activities, and
about Butchers' Hall.
http://www.butchershall.com/
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The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
The 100th City Livery Company, active as a professional trade association. Aims to promote the IT
profession, provide training within it and engage in charitable activities. Site contains
information on activities such as providing computers to children in Chelsea and Westminster
Children's Hospital, membership and the livery movement in general.
http://www.wcit.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of World Traders
The 101st City Livery Company, founded in 1979. A member of the Guild of World Traders that has
influenced the creation of World Trade Centres across the world. site contains history, membership
information and details of events.
http://www.world-traders.org/
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The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights
The 68th Livery Company. Largely concerned with the support for the traditional craft of
wheelwrighting, the Lord Mayor, the City of London and charity.
http://www.wheelwrights.org
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The Worshipful Company of Watermen and Lightermen
The only City Livery Company to be formed and governed by Act of Parliament. Still licences Thames
Watermen (passengers) and Lightermen (goods). Also engaged in charity, notably almshouses. Site
contains details of these and other activities as well as information on the annual Dogget rowing
race.
http://www.watermenshall.org
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The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers
The 70th City Livery Company. Site under construction. Contains e-mail address for contact.
http://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators
The 102nd, and junior, City Livery Company which promotes the development of water and
environmental management. Finances some students embarking on a career of water conservation. Site
contains details of these bursaries and other activities, events, affiliation with HMS Scott and
other information.
http://www.waterlco.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Upholders
The 49th City Livery Company, originating in the Upholstery trade. (Upholder used to mean
upholsterer). Information on origins and history, details of affiliations, including to two HMS
Upholder submarines, now retired, and online music.
http://www.upholders.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Workers
The 67th City Livery Company, mainly devoted to charity. Aims most of its giving at technical
education. Site contains details of history, including history of the name, and details of
activities and affiliations.
http://www.tinplateworkers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers
The 47th City Livery Company. Historically the repository of record of published works in order to
establish copyright. It ended the last of this activity in 2000. Now largely focussed on
educational charity. Details of activities and history as well as information on how to hire
Stationers' Hall.
http://www.stationers.org/
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The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
The 60th City Livery Company now providing and funding training in the optical manufacturing trade.
Site contains details of education and training activities as well as history.
http://www.spectaclemakers.com/
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The Worshipful Company of Scriveners of the City of London
The 44th Company, also known as the Mysterie of the Writers of the Court Letter. Traditionally the
writers of confidential documents such as wills, charters and legal documents and still a working
company. Site contains history, calendar and list of members.
http://www.scriveners.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers
The 84th Company; still active in its industry. It promotes the craft of scientific instrument
making and the exchange of ideas and information by members and guests through meetings, visits,
lectures and social events. The Livery is consulted on National Measurement Standards. Site
contains details of activities, scholarships and affiliations.
http://www.wcsim.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Salters
The 9th, and therefore a "Great" City Livery Company very largely devoted to charity.
Recreated a link to its origins by in 1918 founding the Salters' Institute of Industrial Chemistry,
initially to assist young chemistry students returning from the war to complete their studies. This
is now the flagship of the Company's charitable activities. Site contains details of the Company,
of the Institute and of other activities.
http://www.salters.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Saddlers
The 25th City Livery Company, closely linked to, among others, the King's Troop, Royal Horse
Artillery and of course the mounted branch of the City of London Police. Good discussion of Livery
Companies in general, details of current activities and affiliations as well as history.
http://www.saddlersco.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers
The 46th City Livery Company, which encourages excellence in all aspects of plastering. It awards
trophies and prizes to plastering colleges and the annual Plaisterers' Trophy to a plastering
contractor. Details of the Guild's activities and of its showpiece hall.
http://www.plaistererslivery.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
The 16th City Livery Company. Reinstated links with its industry in 1970, helping to form the
Association of British Pewter Craftsmen and now works actively to promote the metal. Details of
this and other, mainaly charitable, activities in a visually pleasing site.
http://www.pewterers.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Paviors
The 56th City Livery Company, still active in the road-building trade and with membership drawn
from it. Details of activities, future plans and online magazine.
http://www.paviors.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers
The 28th City Livery Company. Awards bursaries at most major Art Schools and many Universities for
painting, textile design and picture restoration. Site contains details of these activities, of the
hall, history and other information.
http://www.painters-hall.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Mercers
The senior City Livery Company. A large charity focusing on education, housing and the Church.
Patron of several parishes around the country. Site contains details of charities and other
activities.
http://www.mercers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Marketors
The 90th City Livery Company, aiming to promote excellence in marketing, to engage in mutual
support and fellowship for its members and to work for an understanding and acceptance of
marketing. Background, membership and activities.
http://www.marketors.fsnet.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
The 75th City Livery Company. A minimal web presence, mainly protected by password.
http://www.cardmakers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers
The 96th City Livery Company, a modern trade association of lighting engineers. Membership,
activities and affiliation.
http://www.lightmongers.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
The 15th City Livery Company, still with links to the leather business but now mainly focussed on
charitable work. Some information on the charities, history and contact information.
http://www.leathersellers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers
The 41st City Livery Company. Information, contact details and history.
http://www.joinersandceilers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Innholders
The 32nd City Livery Company. Site under construction.
http://www.innholders.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Horners
The 54th City Livery Company, which seeks to maintain and support the ancient crafts of the Horner
(who made flasks such as drinking cups from horns) and Bottlemaker. It has evolved to promote the
interests and development of Plastics and the Plastics Industry. History and summary of current
activities.
http://www.horners.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
The eighth, and therefore "Great" City Livery Company, now mainly involved with schools,
education and other charitable work.
http://www.haberdashers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Grocers
The second, and therefore "Great" City Livery Company, linked to Oundle School. Details
of Grocers' Hall, opposite the Bank of England and available for hire.
http://www.grocershall.co.uk
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The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
The fifth, and there fore a "great" City of London Livery Company. It operates the London
Assay Office, hallmarking precious metal articles. Description of activities including the Assay
Office and charitable work. Information on precious metals, notably on assaying and hallmarks.
http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers
The 74th City Livery Company, now devoted to charitable interests. Details of these charitable
works and links to the armed forces.
http://www.goldandsilverwyredrawers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass
The 53rd City Livery Company. Maiaintains strong links with its traditional crafts. Regained a hall
in 1977, having lost it hall in the Great Fire of 1666. Details of currennt activities and history
in a visually appealing site
http://www.worshipfulglaziers.com/
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The Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London
The 66th City Livery Company: possessed of a small endowmentt, it nonetheless seeks to support
charitable activities connected with horticulture or the City of London as well as to promote
gardening good practice, particularly in the City, where it awards floral display awards, and in
the rest of London. Site contains details of these activities.
http://www.gardenerscompany.org.uk
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The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
The 83rd City Livery Company, formed in 1951. Aims to foster both the craft and the industry of
furniture making, marketing and retailing in the United Kingdom. Site contains details of
activities and membership.
http://www.furnituremkrs.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Carpenters
The 26th City Livery Company. Aims to promote crafts within the building trade and does much work
for charity. The site describes the work that the Company does for its Convalescent Home, College
and Youth Centre.
http://www.thecarpenterscompany.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Actuaries
The 91st City Livery Company, founded in 1979. Aims to extend recognition of the actuarial
profession and to support the work of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Awards bursaries to
students following actuarial courses. Administers a charitable trust aimed at helping actuaries who
have fallen on hard times. Details of these activities and contact information are on the site.
http://www.actuaries.org.uk/profession/worship_comp.html
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Wax Chandlers' Hall
Owned by The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers, the 20th company in rank. Their historic hall in
the city is available for rent for business functions and entertainment.
http://www.waxchandlershall.co.uk/
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The Honourable Company of Master Mariners
The 78th City Livery Company, granted its unusual name by King George V. The Guild that reopened
the admission after over 200 years. Actively engaged in the trade. Site contains details of
activities and history.
http://www.hcmm.org.uk
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Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
The 81st City Livery Company, founded in 1929. Aims to establish and maintain the highest standards
of air safety through the promotion of good airmanship and to enhance the status of air pilots and
air navigators. Also aims to assist air pilots and air navigators in need through the Benevolent
Fund. History, information and links.
http://www.gapan.org/
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The City of London Solicitors' Company
The 79th City Livery Company, functioning as a trade association for solicitors practicing within
the Square Mile. Details of activities and membership.
http://www.citysolicitors.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers
Some press releases of this City Livery Company, the 45th.
http://www.fruiterers.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters
The 64th City Livery Company, still closely connected to its industry as well as administering
almshouses and an educational charity. Details of student bursaries, the almshouses and activities
within the trade.
http://www.frameworkknitters.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Fletchers
The 39th City Livery Company, closely linked to St Bartholemew's church. Links, recent events and
hitory.
http://www.fletchers.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
One of the twelve Great City Livery Companies, the fourth, linked to Gresham School in Norfolk. In
common with many Livery Companies whose trade has survived, the Fishmongers' Company is actively
involved with it as well as with charitable work. Details of both are on the site.
http://www.fishhall.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Ferroners (Ironmongers)
One of the twelve Great City Livery Companies (10th) that is now entirely charitable due to the
move north of its industry. Maintains links to the iron and stell business by endowing research
grants, craft training and the restoration of traditional ironwork. Site concentrates largely on
Ironmongers' Hall in the City.
http://www.ironhall.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Farriers
The 55th City Livery Company. Still active in the equestrian field. Members are craft farriers,
veterinary surgeons and an amalgam of persons committed to the welfare of the Horse, the continuing
of the craft and contributing to the success of the City of London. Membership, activity, history
and links.
http://www.wcf.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
The 97th City Livery Company, hosted at Wax Chandlers' Hall. History, aims, members, hymn, joining
details and other information.
http://www.environmental-cleaners.com/
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The Worshipful Company of Engineers
The 94th City Livery Company, formed in 1983. A modern trade association whose members must be
Fellows of a Chartered Engineering Institution. The objects of the Company include the development
and advancement of the science, art and practice of engineering for the benefit of the public.
Details of activities and scholarships.
http://www.engineerscompany.org.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Drapers
"The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed
Mary the Virgin of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London", the third, and so
"Great" City Livery company. No longer affiliated with the woollen trade and so now
mainly a charity. Details of current activities and of Drapers' Hall, which is for hire.
http://www.thedrapers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Curriers
The 29th City Livery Company. Currying (=curing) animal skins into leather preceds tanning. In
common with many Livery Companies, now mainly a charity. Brief description and history.
http://www.btinternet.com/~kestrels/
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The Worshipful Company of Coopers
The 36th City Livery Company. Under construction.
http://www.coopers-hall.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Clothmakers
One of the Great City Livery Companies, the 12th. Now primarily charitable, with links to the
textile trades through educational funding. Details of activities and history.
http://www.clothworkers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
The 61st Company. Still has strong links to the horological trade. "e-exhibition" of the
work of John Harrison. Details of the library and museum, which is in the Guidhall buildings.
http://www.clockmakers.org/
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The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers
The 52nd City Livery Company in order, constituted in 1569. Now focussed on charity and support of
the three armed services through its involvement with 100 (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery, HMS
Richmond and 5 (AC) Squadron RAF. News, events and other details of activities.
http://www.basketmakersco.org/
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The Worshipful Company of Barbers
The 17th City Livery Company. Offers corporate hospitality and conference facilities in its
historic hall. Site contains details of facilities, members and some history.
http://website.lineone.net/~barbercompany
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The Worshipful Company of Bakers
Oldest City Livery Company. Aimed at helping new bakers. It has 400 members drawn from among Master
Bakers and allied trades. Details of baking courses and history of the company. List of the Livery
Companies in order of precedence (which was settled by negotiation in 1515, as can be seen on the
site. Bakers are 19th, despite being the oldest.)
http://www.bakers.co.uk/
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The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
The 93rd City Livery Company, granted Livery in 1981. Activities, affiliations and links to
arbitrators globally.
http://www.arbitratorscompany.org/
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The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
The City Livery Society (in contrast to the more usual "Company") that still licences
pharmacists through its membership of the United Examining Board. 58th in order of rank. Site
includes details of other diplomas that the guild offers, history and other information.
http://www.apothecaries.org
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