- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- Guild of Educators
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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- The Guild of International Bankers
Combining the traditions of the City Livery Companies with a modern outlook on the financial services sector.
http://www.internationalbankers.co.uk/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 2 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 1 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- The Worshipful Company of Cutlers
18th City Livery Company. Granted Royal Charter by Henry V in 1416. Formerly regulated the cutlery trade in London. Now engages in charitable activities. Promotes innovation in the design of surgical instruments. History, collections, charities, affiliations. links. Password needed for member information.
http://www.cutlerslondon.co.uk/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 1 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
- 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/
(Added: Sat Sep 06 2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Rate It
Review It
|
