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The Twelve Great Livery Companies
The Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London are listed here in the order of precedence established in 1515. To serve as Lord Mayor, an Alderman had to be free (i.e., a member) of one
of these twelve companies.
The Worshipful Company of Mercers The Mercers’ Company
The Mercers’ Company was one of the twelve great
companies of London. The Mercers were first in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Mercers is still active and maintains a website at
http://www.mercers.co.uk/ that
includes a history and
bibliography.
The Worshipful Company of Grocers The Grocers’ Company
The Grocers’ Company (previously the Pepperers’ Company) was one of the twelve great
companies of London. The Grocers were second in the order of precedence established in 1515. The Worshipful Company of
Grocers is still active and maintains a website at http://www.grocershall.co.uk/,
including a brief history.
The Worshipful Company of Drapers The Drapers’ Company
The Drapers’ Company was one of the twelve
great companies of London. The Drapers were third in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Drapers is still active and maintains a website at
http://www.thedrapers.co.uk/,
with a history and short bibliography.
The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers The Fishmongers’
Company
The Fishmongers’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. The Fishmongers were fourth in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The Company was originally two companies,
the Stock-fishmongers and the Salt-fishmongers (or simply Fishmongers). They were
united in 1536 under the designation of The
Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Fishmongers of the City of
London (Herbert 4)
The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers is
still active and maintains a website at http://www.fishhall.org.uk/, including a section on their history and
heritage.
The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Goldsmiths’ Company
The Goldsmiths’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. The Goldsmiths were fifth in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths is still active and maintains a website at
http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/, with a useful overview of their history and role in the
annual Trial
of the Pyx.
The Worshipful Company of Skinners The Skinners’ Company
The Skinners’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. Since 1484, the Skinners and the Merchant Taylors have alternated precedence
annually; the Skinners are now sixth in
precedence in even years and seventh in odd years, changing precedence at Easter.
The Worshipful Company of Skinners is
still active and maintains a website at http://www.theskinnerscompany.org.uk/ that includes a history.
The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors The Merchant Taylors’
Company
The Merchant Taylors’ Company was one
of the twelve great companies of London. Since 1484, the Merchant Taylors and
the Skinners have alternated precedence
annually; the Merchant Taylors are now sixth
in precedence in odd years and seventh in even years, changing precedence at Easter.
The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors
is still active and maintains a website at http://www.merchanttaylors.co.uk/
that includes downloadable information about the origins and historical milestones of the company.
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers The Haberdashers’
Company
The Haberdashers’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. The Haberdashers were eighth in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Haberdashers is still active and maintains a website
at http://www.haberdashers.co.uk/
that includes a history of the company
and of their hall.
The Worshipful Company of Salters The Salters’ Company
The Salters’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. The Salters were ninth in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Salters is still active and maintains a website at
http://www.salters.co.uk/ that
includes information on the history of
the company.
The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers The Ironmongers’
Company
The Ironmongers’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. The Ironmongers were tenth in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Ironmongers is still active and maintains a website
at http://www.ironmongers.org/ that
includes a page on their history.
The Worshipful Company of Vintners The Vintners’ Company
The Vintners’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London. The Vintners were eleventh in the order of precedence
established in 1515. The
Worshipful Company of Vintners is still active and maintains a website at
http://www.vintnershall.co.uk/
that includes information on the origins and
development of the company.
The Worshipful Company of Clothworkers The Clothworkers’
Company
The Clothworkers’ Company was one of the
twelve great companies of London, formed in 1528 out of the merger of the Fullers and the Shearmen. The Clothworkers were twelfth in the order of precedence.
The Worshipful Company of Clothworkers is
still active and maintains a website at http://www.clothworkers.co.uk/ with information about its history.
Lesser Companies Mentioned in MoEML
For a complete list of companies still active in London, see The Livery Companies Database.
The Worshipful Society of ApothecariesThe Apothecaries’
Company
The Apothecaries’ Company was one of
the lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries is still
active and maintains a website at http://www.apothecaries.org/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of Armourers and BrasiersThe Armourers and
Brasiers’ Company
The Worshipful Company of Armourers and
Brasiers was one of the lesser livery companies of London. The Armourers and Brasiers’
Company is still active and maintains a website at https://www.armourershall.co.uk/
that includes a history
of the company.
The Worshipful Company of BakersThe Bakers’ Company
The Bakers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Bakers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.bakers.co.uk// that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of BarbersBarbers’ Company
The Barbers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Barbers is still active and
maintains a website at http://barberscompany.org/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of BowyersBowyers’ Company
The Bowyers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Bowyers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.bowyers.com/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of BrewersThe Brewers’ Company
The Brewers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Brewers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.brewershall.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of ButchersThe Butchers’ Company
The Butchers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Butchers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.butchershall.com/ that includes a history of
the company.
The Worshipful Company of CarpentersThe Carpenters’
Company
The Carpenters’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Carpenters is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.thecarpenterscompany.co.uk that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of CooksCooks’ Company
The Cooks’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London.
The Worshipful Company of CoopersCoopers’ Company
The Coopers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Coopers is still active and
maintains a website at https://upholders.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of CordwainersThe Cordwainers’
Company
The Cordwainers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is still active and
maintains a website at http://cordwainers.org/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of CurriersThe Curriers’ Company
The Curriers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is still active and
maintains a website at https://www.curriers.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of CutlersThe Cutlers’ Company
The Cutlers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Cutlers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.cutlerslondon.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of DyersThe Dyers’ Company
The Dyers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Dyers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.dyerscompany.com/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of FoundersThe Founders’ Company
The Founders’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Founders is still active and maintains
a website at http://www.foundersco.org.uk/ that includes a history written by A. J.
Gillett (The Clerk).
The Worshipful Company of FletchersThe Fletchers’ Company
The Fletchers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Fletchers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.fletchers.org.uk/ that includes a history of the company.
The Worshipful Company of FruiterersThe Fruiterers’
Company
The Fruiterers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers is still
active and maintains a website at http://www.fruiterers.org.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of GirdlersGirdlers’ Company
The Girdlers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Girdlers is still active and maintains
a website at http://www.girdlers.co.uk/ that includes a history of the company.
The Worshipful Company of LeathersellersThe Leathersellers’
Company
The Leathersellers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers is still active
and maintains a website at http://www.leathersellers.co.uk/ that includes a history of the company.
The Worshipful Company of LorinersThe Loriners’ Company
The Loriners’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Loriners is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.loriner.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of MasonsThe Masons’ Company
The Masons’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Masons is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.loriner.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of Merchant Adventurers of LondonThe Merchant
Adventurers’ Company of London
The Merchant Adventurers’ Company of London
was one of the lesser livery companies of London.
The Worshipful Company of Merchant Venturers of LondonThe Merchant
Venturers’ Company of London
The Merchant Venturers’ Company of London
was one of the lesser livery companies of London.
The Worshipful Company of Painter-StainersThe Painter-Stainers’
Company
The Painter-Stainers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers is still active
and maintains a website at https://painter-stainers.org/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of Parish ClerksParish Clerks’
Company
The Parish Clerks Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Parish Clerks Company is still active and maintains a
website at http://www.londonparishclerks.com/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of PaviorsThe Paviors’ Company
The Paviors’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Paviors is still active and
maintains a website at http://paviors.org.uk/ that includes a history of
the company.
The Worshipful Company of PewterersPewterers’ Company
The Pewterers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Pewterers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.pewterers.org.uk/ that includes a history of
the company.
The Worshipful Company of PlaisterersPlaisterers’ Company
The Plaisterers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers is still active and
maintains a website at https://plaistererslivery.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of PlumbersPlumbers’ Company
The Plumbers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Plumbers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.plumberscompany.org.uk/.
The Worshipful Company of PoultersThe Poulters’ Company
The Poulters’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Poulters is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.poulters.org.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of SaddlersSaddlers’ Company
The Saddlers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Saddlers is still active and maintains
a website at http://www.saddlersco.co.uk/ that includes a history
of the company.
The Worshipful Company of ScrivenersScriveners’ Company
The Scriveners’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Scriveners is still
active and maintains a website at https://www.scriveners.org.uk/ that includes a history of the company.
The Worshipful Company of ShipwrightsShipwrights’ Company
The Shipwrights’ Company did not become
a livery company until 1782. However, a Shipwrights’ Company had been regulating
shipbuilding in London for centuries before then.
Shipwrights Below the Bridge built seagoing ships, while
Shipwrights Above the Bridge built river craft. The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights is still
active and maintains a website at http://www.shipwrights.co.uk/ that includes a history
of the company.
The Worshipful Company of StationersStationers’ Company
The Stationers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Stationers is still active (under
the new title of the The Worshipful Company of
Stationers and Newspaper Makers) and maintains a website at https://stationers.org/ that includes a
history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of Tallow ChandlersTallow Chandlers’
Company
The Tallow Chandlers’ Company was one
of the lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers is
still active and maintains a website at http://www.tallowchandlers.org/
that includes a history
of the company.
The Worshipful Company of Tax AdvisorsTax Advisors’
Company
The Tax Advisors’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisors is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.taxadvisers.org.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of Tylers and BricklayersTylers and Bricklayers’
Company
The Tylers and Bricklayers’ Company was
one of the lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers
is still active and maintains a website at http://www.tylersandbricklayers.co.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of UpholdersUpholders’ Company
The Upholders’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Upholders is still active and
maintains a website at https://upholders.co.uk/ that includes a history of the company.
The Worshipful Company of Watermen and LightermenWatermens’ and
Lightermens’ Company
The Watermens’ and Lightermens’ Company was
one of the lesser livery companies of London. It was
founded in 1514 and remains active today, with a website at
https://watermenscompany.com/.
The Worshipful Company of Wax ChandlersWax Chandlers’
Company
The Wax Chandlers’ Company was one of the
lesser livery companies of London.
The Worshipful Company of WeaversWeavers’ Company
The Weavers’ Company was one of the lesser
livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Weavers is still active and
maintains a website at http://www.weavers.org.uk/ that includes a history of the
company.
The Worshipful Company of Woodmongers’ Company.
The Worshipful Company of Woodmongers
was one of the lesser livery companies of London. With the transition to coal as a
primary fuel source, the Woodmongers became
defunct by 1731. See The Worshipful Company of the Woodmongers and the Coal Trade
of London for a history of the decline of this
organization.
The Worshipful Company of WoolmenWoolmens’ Company
The Worshipful Company of Woolmen was
one of the lesser livery companies of London. The Worshipful Company of Woolmen is still
active and maintains a website at http://woolmen.com/ that includes a history of the company.