GB 0103 MS ADD 207 - Shields in Clothworkers' Hall

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GB 0103 MS ADD 207

Title

Shields in Clothworkers' Hall

Date(s)

  • Created 1846 (Creation)

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1 volume

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Name of creator

Biographical history

Samuel Gregory: born, 1802; London attorney and antiquary; died, 1858.

The Clothworkers' Company is one of the livery companies - craft or trade associations - of the City of London which once controlled the craft or trade indicated by its name. In the order of precedence settled under Henry VIII in the 16th century, the Clothworkers are twelfth among the first 'twelve great' companies. The present Clothworkers' Hall, which replaced the earlier hall destroyed in 1941, is at Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London. The Company received its first Royal Charter in 1528.

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GB 0103 MS ADD 207 Created 1846 Collection (fonds) 1 volume Gregory , Samuel , 1802-1858 , London attorney and antiquary

Samuel Gregory: born, 1802; London attorney and antiquary; died, 1858.

The Clothworkers' Company is one of the livery companies - craft or trade associations - of the City of London which once controlled the craft or trade indicated by its name. In the order of precedence settled under Henry VIII in the 16th century, the Clothworkers are twelfth among the first 'twelve great' companies. The present Clothworkers' Hall, which replaced the earlier hall destroyed in 1941, is at Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London. The Company received its first Royal Charter in 1528.

From the Ward library.

Shields of arms placed in the Clothworkers' Hall in glass, 1840, and a list of members who have filled the office of Lord Mayor. The paper manuscript is in one hand, with the painted shields in many colours. Some printed shields are inserted.

Open.

Normal copyright restrictions apply.
English

Collection level description.

The Guildhall Library, London, holds genealogical and heraldic collections of Samuel Gregory. The Clothworkers' Company holds its own archives, and also collections of Samuel Gregory.

Sources: National Register of Archives; Encyclopaedia Britannica online; website of the Clothworkers' Company. 1999, revised Jul 2001 Associations City of London Clothworkers' Company , livery company England Europe Government Gregory , Samuel , 1802-1858 , London attorney and antiquary Guilds Heraldry Livery companies Local government London Organizations Public administration UK Western Europe

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From the Ward library.

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Scope and content

Shields of arms placed in the Clothworkers' Hall in glass, 1840, and a list of members who have filled the office of Lord Mayor. The paper manuscript is in one hand, with the painted shields in many colours. Some printed shields are inserted.

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Open.

Conditions governing reproduction

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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English

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The Guildhall Library, London, holds genealogical and heraldic collections of Samuel Gregory. The Clothworkers' Company holds its own archives, and also collections of Samuel Gregory.

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University College London

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  • English

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