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| name = '''Curriers' Company''' |
| name = '''Curriers' Company''' |
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| image = [[File: |
| image = [[File:Arms of the Worshipful Company of Curriers.svg|150px|The Curriers' Company [[Coat of Arms]]]] |
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| motto = ''Spes Nostra Deus'' |
| motto = ''Spes Nostra Deus'' |
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| location = ''c/o'' Tallow Chandlers' Hall, Dowgate Hill, London<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-the-city/working-with-and-for-others/Pages/city-livery-companies.aspx |title= |
| location = ''c/o'' Tallow Chandlers' Hall, Dowgate Hill, London<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-the-city/working-with-and-for-others/Pages/city-livery-companies.aspx |title=City livery companies |access-date=2012-12-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115031541/http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-the-city/working-with-and-for-others/Pages/city-livery-companies.aspx |archive-date=15 January 2013}}</ref> |
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| formation = 1272 |
| formation = 1272 |
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| association = Leather, fashion and education |
| association = Leather, fashion and education |
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| precedence = 29th |
| precedence = 29th |
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| master = Ian Michel |
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| website = [http://www.curriers.co.uk/ curriers.co.uk] |
| website = [http://www.curriers.co.uk/ curriers.co.uk] |
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The '''Worshipful Company of Curriers''' is one of the ancient [[Livery company|livery companies]] of [[City of London|London]], associated with the leather trade. |
The '''Worshipful Company of Curriers''' is one of the ancient [[Livery company|livery companies]] of [[City of London|London]], associated with the leather trade. |
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The [[currier]]s, or "curers of [[leather]]", of [[London]] formed an organisation in 1272; this [[merchant guild]] was recognised in 1415 by [[Local ordinance|Ordinances]] of [[City of London Corporation|the City Common Council]] before its grant of a [[Royal Charter]] by King James I in 1605. The [[livery company|company]] now exists, as do most other livery companies, as an education and [[charitable institution]], the traditional process of currying having been made more or less obsolete by technological advances. The Curriers' Company, like other livery companies, supports the work of the [[Lord Mayor of London|Lord Mayor]], the [[City of London Corporation|City Corporation]] and the [[Sheriffs of the City of London|Sheriffs of London]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/committees/member/displayMemberDetail.aspx?id=437 |title= |
The [[currier]]s, or "curers of [[leather]]", of [[London]] formed an organisation in 1272; this [[merchant guild]] was recognised in 1415 by [[Local ordinance|Ordinances]] of [[City of London Corporation|the City Common Council]] before its grant of a [[Royal Charter]] by King James I in 1605. The [[livery company|company]] now exists, as do most other livery companies, as an education and [[charitable institution]], the traditional process of currying having been made more or less obsolete by technological advances. The Curriers' Company, like other livery companies, supports the work of the [[Lord Mayor of London|Lord Mayor]], the [[City of London Corporation|City Corporation]] and the [[Sheriffs of the City of London|Sheriffs of London]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/committees/member/displayMemberDetail.aspx?id=437 |title=Member details |access-date=2011-10-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324144558/http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/committees/member/displayMemberDetail.aspx?id=437 |archive-date=24 March 2012}}</ref> |
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The company ranks 29th in the [[order of precedence]] of City livery companies. Its [[motto]] is ''Spes Nostra Deus'', [[Latin]] for "Our Hope is God". |
The company ranks 29th in the [[order of precedence]] of City livery companies. Its [[motto]] is ''Spes Nostra Deus'', [[Latin]] for "Our Hope is God". |
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Most of the [[Livery company|Curriers' Company]] [[archives]] are kept at the [[Guildhall Library]] for public view.<ref>"Source Material", Edward Mayer and [[Donald Adamson]]; ''The |
Most of the [[Livery company|Curriers' Company]] [[archives]] are kept at the [[Guildhall Library]] for public view.<ref>"Source Material", Edward Mayer and [[Donald Adamson]]; ''The Curriers' Company: A Modern History'', 2000, pp. 505–511</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/curriers.htm|title=Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section - Livery Company Membership Guide: Curriers' Company|website=History.ac.uk|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Curriers' Company dates from 1272 when the ''Art or Mystery of Curriers'' formed a [[trade association]] with the [[tanner (occupation)|tanner]]s. In the 14th century the Curriers constituted themselves into a [[guild]] linked with the [[religion|religious]] [[fraternity]] of [[Carmelite]] [[Friars]] near [[Fleet Street]]. In 1415 the [[Court of Common Council|City Common Council]] granted them full autonomy over all currying and tanning trade in and within two miles of the |
The Curriers' Company dates from 1272 when the ''Art or Mystery of Curriers'' formed a [[trade association]] with the [[tanner (occupation)|tanner]]s. In the 14th century the Curriers constituted themselves into a [[guild]] linked with the [[religion|religious]] [[fraternity]] of [[Carmelite]] [[Friars]] near [[Fleet Street]]. In 1415 the [[Court of Common Council|City Common Council]] granted them full autonomy over all currying and tanning trade in and within two miles of the city. Before 1580 the ''Guild of Curriers'' was recognised as a [[City of London|City]] [[livery company]] and became [[armigerous]] in 1583, although, not until 1605 did the Curriers' Company receive its [[Royal Charter of Incorporation]] from [[James I of England|King James I]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/royal-charters/chartered-bodies/|title=Chartered bodies - Privy Council|website=privycouncil.independent.gov.uk|access-date=11 November 2017|archive-date=15 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115122125/http://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/royal-charters/chartered-bodies/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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During the ensuing four centuries the company built no less than six Curriers' halls in London.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk/the_livery_hall.htm |title= |
During the ensuing four centuries the company built no less than six Curriers' halls in London.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk/the_livery_hall.htm |title=GUILDHALL | London |access-date=2012-10-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112223803/http://www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk/the_livery_hall.htm |archive-date=12 January 2013}}</ref> After the sale of its sixth and last hall in 1921 it moved in with its longstanding trade and livery partner, the [[Worshipful Company of Cordwainers]], with which it maintains a close relationship. Along with many other livery halls, Cordwainers' Hall in [[Cannon Street]] was itself destroyed by enemy action in 1941 and since then the Curriers have been without their own hall. However, from 1942 onwards the company has been housed at [[Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers|Tallow Chandlers' Hall]], where it holds its [[Court of assistants|Court meetings]]. Historically several streets in the now [[London Borough of Camden]]'s environs were named after the currying trade, ''eg.'' Curriers' Alley, Curriers' Lane, ''etc''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=63100#s6|title=Curriers' Alley - Cutler Street - British History Online|website=British-history.ac.uk|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> |
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==Charitable activity== |
==Charitable activity== |
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The Curriers' Company donates to charities which benefit the young, the elderly, the disabled and the socially disadvantaged. It primarily supports City of London charities and cultural organisations, general educational establishments and the training of young people in [[Leather crafting|leathercraft]]. |
The Curriers' Company donates to charities which benefit the young, the elderly, the disabled and the socially disadvantaged. It primarily supports City of London charities and cultural organisations, general educational establishments and the training of young people in [[Leather crafting|leathercraft]]. |
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The [[educational institution]]s which it regularly assists financially include: the [[London College of Fashion]]; [[Capel Manor College]] [[London Borough of Enfield|Enfield]] and [[Northampton University|Northampton University's Leather Conservation Centre]];<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/northampton_museum/4372980797/in/set-72157623474349430/|title=Photograph: The Curriers' Arms, Northampton (late 19th century)|website=Flickr.com| |
The [[educational institution]]s which it regularly assists financially include: the [[London College of Fashion]]; [[Capel Manor College]] [[London Borough of Enfield|Enfield]] and [[Northampton University|Northampton University's Leather Conservation Centre]];<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/northampton_museum/4372980797/in/set-72157623474349430/|title=Photograph: The Curriers' Arms, Northampton (late 19th century)|website=Flickr.com|date=20 February 2010 |access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> these foster the conservation, creation and restoration of leather objects and materials. |
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⚫ | In 2000 the Curriers' Millennium Healthcare Bursary was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slms/support-us|title=UCL Medical School|website=Ucl.ac.uk|access-date=11 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131203638/http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slms/support-us|archive-date=31 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> This annual bursary endows research or personal study to improve the health care of underprivileged sectors of London's population or elsewhere. Though originally directed towards general practitioners, the scope of the bursary was widened in 2003, since when it has also attracted submissions from dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, mental health workers and an ophthalmologist. |
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⚫ | The '''Curriers' Company London History Essay Prize''' on the [[history of London]] is competed for by young graduates of [[British universities]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.history.ac.uk/fellowships/curriers-company-london-history-essay-prize|title=The Curriers' Company London History Essay Prize - Institute of Historical Research|website=History.ac.uk|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> endowed by [[Donald Adamson]] ([[Livery company#Governance|Master Currier]], 2012–13), it is assessed by the [[Institute of Historical Research]] and presented annually by the [[Lord Mayor of London|Lord Mayor]].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1443113359356858368|user=GowmanAJ|title=First event as Sheriff was #CurriersLivery History Essay Prize. Real support to young academics as they forge their…|date=29 September 2021}}</ref> The Company also presents 16 annual prizes in mathematics and history for pupils aged 14 to 15 at the four London [[Academy (English school)|academies]] of the [[Oasis Trust]]. |
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⚫ | In 2000 the Curriers' Millennium Healthcare Bursary was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slms/support-us|title=UCL Medical School|website=Ucl.ac.uk| |
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⚫ | Annually, each newly elected Master Currier has the option of designating a charity of choice: Master's Charitable Appeal. The Master and Company make initial donations: [[liverymen]], [[Freedom of the City|freemen]] and others are invited to follow suit. The Company encourages any enterprise which supports its charitable giving. |
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⚫ | The Curriers' Company is affiliated to [[military unit]]s in [[HM Armed Forces]]: [[Royal Engineers|101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)]]; [[No. 7 Squadron RAF]]; and, [[Cambridge University|Cambridge]] [[URNU]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srcf.ucam.org/curnu/index.shtml|title=Home - Cambridge University Royal Naval Unit|first=Hayley|last=McDermott|website=Srcf.ucam.org| |
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⚫ | The Curriers' Company is affiliated to [[military unit]]s in [[HM Armed Forces]]: [[Royal Engineers|101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)]]; [[No. 7 Squadron RAF]]; and, [[Cambridge University|Cambridge]] [[URNU]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.srcf.ucam.org/curnu/index.shtml|title=Home - Cambridge University Royal Naval Unit|first=Hayley|last=McDermott|website=Srcf.ucam.org|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Patrol-and-Minehunters/P2000-Class/HMS-Trumpeter|title=HMS Trumpeter (P294) - Royal Navy|website=Royalnavy.mod.uk|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The present [[Clerk]] to the Curriers' Company is [[Diplomat|former diplomat]] Giles Whitaker,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Giles Whitaker |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/people/giles-whitaker |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> whose role combines that of executive officer as well as supporting the [[Livery company#Governance|Master]]: Ian Michel (''for'' 2023-24).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.curriers.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Currier2014web.pdf|title=''Curriers' newsletter online''|website=Curriers.co.uk|access-date=11 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222132718/http://www.curriers.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Currier2014web.pdf|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Livery company|Company]]'s [[Chaplain|Honorary Chaplain]] is [[The Reverend|the Revd]] Ann McNeil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.london.anglican.org/directory/ken-peters/|title=Ken Peters - Diocese of London|website=London.anglican.org|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Annually, each newly elected Master Currier has the option of designating a charity of choice: |
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⚫ | The present [[Clerk]] to the Curriers' Company is |
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==Notable liverymen== |
==Notable liverymen== |
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* Sir [[Carl Aarvold]] |
* [[Sir]] [[Carl Aarvold]] |
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* [[Donald Adamson]] |
* [[Doctor (title)|Dr]] [[Donald Adamson]] |
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* [[Henry Spencer Ashbee]] |
* [[Henry Spencer Ashbee]] |
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* [[Judge#England and Wales|Judge]] [[Brian Barker]] |
* [[Judge#England and Wales|Judge]] [[Brian Barker]] |
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* [[John Belcher (architect)|John Belcher]] |
* [[John Belcher (architect)|John Belcher]] |
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* [[Norman Birkett]], 1st Baron Birkett |
* [[Norman Birkett]], 1st Baron Birkett |
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* [[Peter Cadbury]] |
* [[Peter Cadbury]] |
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* George Jarvis, founder of [[Jarvis plc]] |
* George Jarvis, founder of [[Jarvis plc]] |
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* [[Francis Jeune]], 1st Baron Saint Helier |
* [[Francis Jeune]], 1st Baron Saint Helier |
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* [[Richard Jolly|Sir Richard Jolly]] |
* [[Richard Jolly|Sir Richard Jolly]] |
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* [[William Jowitt|The Earl Jowitt]] |
* [[William Jowitt|The Earl Jowitt]] |
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* [[David Lloyd George]], 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor |
* [[David Lloyd George]], 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor |
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* [[Sir Robert Lush]] |
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* [[John Maberly]] |
* [[John Maberly]], <small>[[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|MP]]</small> |
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* [[John Rylands]] |
* [[John Rylands]] |
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* [[Sanderson Baronets|Sir Frank Sanderson]], <small>[[Baronet|Bt]]</small> |
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* [[Philip Shelbourne|Sir Philip Shelbourne]] |
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* [[Verney family|Sir Lawrence Verney]] |
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* [[Godfrey Vick|Sir Godfrey Russell-Vick]] |
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==Former halls== |
==Former halls== |
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(1) In 1485 the |
(1) In 1485 the Curriers' Company had its hall in the parish of [[St Mary Axe]], by [[London Wall]] in [[Aldgate Ward]]. |
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(2) Circa 1583 the |
(2) Circa 1583 the Curriers' Hall was situated close to the site of the [[Boar's Head Inn]], on a property which had been devised to the company in 1516. It stood in the parish of [[St Alphege London Wall|St Alphege]], on the south side of the street leading along London Wall; Boar's Head Alley lay between Philip Lane and Little Wood Street. Curriers' Hall was one of the 44 (out of 52) livery halls destroyed in the [[Great Fire of London]] early in September 1666. |
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(3) Curriers' Hall in 1670 was perhaps the most attractive of the company's five halls on the Boar's Head site. |
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(4) In 1820 a new and smaller hall was rebuilt to the east of the old one. |
(4) In 1820 a new and smaller hall was rebuilt to the east of the old one. |
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(5) The |
(5) The Curriers' Hall begun in 1873 and completed in the following year extravagantly was demolished in 1875 before it could even be furnished. |
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(6) Between 1874 and 1876 a new |
(6) Between 1874 and 1876 a new Curriers' Hall was built in the [[French Gothic]] style.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archiseek.com/2011/1875-new-curriers-hall-london-wall-london/ |title=1876 – New Curriers Hall, London Wall, London | Architecture News & Discussion - Archiseek.com |access-date=2012-06-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420174616/http://archiseek.com/2011/1875-new-curriers-hall-london-wall-london/ |archive-date=20 April 2012}}</ref> It abutted on London Wall. It was sold in 1921 and destroyed by enemy action on 29 December 1940. |
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===Arms=== |
===Arms=== |
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The [[Coat of arms|arms]] of the |
The [[Coat of arms|arms]] of the [[Curriers' Company]] are [[blazon]]ed:- |
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[[Crest (heraldry)|''Crest'']]: |
[[Crest (heraldry)|''Crest'']]: Upon a Wreath Or and Azure out of Clouds Proper two Arms embowed in carnation the shirt sleeves folded beneath the elbows Argent in the hands a Shave Argent handled Or. |
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''Supporters'': Dexter, an Elk Proper attired and unguled Or; Sinister, a Goat Argent flashed Sable. |
''[[Supporters]]'': [[Dexter and sinister|Dexter]], an Elk Proper attired and unguled Or; [[Dexter and sinister|Sinister]], a Goat Argent flashed Sable. |
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The Company's [[armorial bearings]] were [[Grant of arms|granted]] on 8 August 1583. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*Ian Gibson, ''The Erotomaniac: The Secret Life of Henry Spencer Ashbee'', 2001. |
*Ian Gibson, ''The Erotomaniac: The Secret Life of Henry Spencer Ashbee'', 2001. |
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*Edward Mayer, ''The Curriers and the City of London. A History of the Worshipful Company of Curriers'', 1968. |
*Edward Mayer, ''The Curriers and the City of London. A History of the Worshipful Company of Curriers'', 1968. |
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*Edward Mayer and [[Donald Adamson]], ''The |
*Edward Mayer and [[Donald Adamson]], ''The Curriers' Company: A Modern History'', 2000. |
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*Richard Pantall, ''George Jarvis (1704–1793) and his Notorious Charity'', 1993. |
*Richard Pantall, ''George Jarvis (1704–1793) and his Notorious Charity'', 1993. |
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*[[John Strype]], ''A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster by John Stow'', 1720. |
*[[John Strype]], ''A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster by John Stow'', 1720. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official|http://www.curriers.co.uk/}} |
* {{Official|http://www.curriers.co.uk/}} |
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* [http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/LeatherMuseum/fhr/biblio.pdf Walsall Leather Museum] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230314/http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/LeatherMuseum/fhr/biblio.pdf Walsall Leather Museum] |
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Motto | Spes Nostra Deus |
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Location | c/o Tallow Chandlers' Hall, Dowgate Hill, London[1] |
Date of formation | 1272 |
Company association | Leather, fashion and education |
Order of precedence | 29th |
Master of company | Ian Michel |
Website | curriers.co.uk |
The Worshipful Company of Curriers is one of the ancient livery companies of London, associated with the leather trade.
The curriers, or "curers of leather", of London formed an organisation in 1272; this merchant guild was recognised in 1415 by Ordinances of the City Common Council before its grant of a Royal Charter by King James I in 1605. The company now exists, as do most other livery companies, as an education and charitable institution, the traditional process of currying having been made more or less obsolete by technological advances. The Curriers' Company, like other livery companies, supports the work of the Lord Mayor, the City Corporation and the Sheriffs of London.[2]
The company ranks 29th in the order of precedence of City livery companies. Its motto is Spes Nostra Deus, Latin for "Our Hope is God".
Most of the Curriers' Company archives are kept at the Guildhall Library for public view.[3][4]
History
[edit]The Curriers' Company dates from 1272 when the Art or Mystery of Curriers formed a trade association with the tanners. In the 14th century the Curriers constituted themselves into a guild linked with the religious fraternity of Carmelite Friars near Fleet Street. In 1415 the City Common Council granted them full autonomy over all currying and tanning trade in and within two miles of the city. Before 1580 the Guild of Curriers was recognised as a City livery company and became armigerous in 1583, although, not until 1605 did the Curriers' Company receive its Royal Charter of Incorporation from King James I.[5]
During the ensuing four centuries the company built no less than six Curriers' halls in London.[6] After the sale of its sixth and last hall in 1921 it moved in with its longstanding trade and livery partner, the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, with which it maintains a close relationship. Along with many other livery halls, Cordwainers' Hall in Cannon Street was itself destroyed by enemy action in 1941 and since then the Curriers have been without their own hall. However, from 1942 onwards the company has been housed at Tallow Chandlers' Hall, where it holds its Court meetings. Historically several streets in the now London Borough of Camden's environs were named after the currying trade, eg. Curriers' Alley, Curriers' Lane, etc.[7]
Charitable activity
[edit]The Curriers' Company donates to charities which benefit the young, the elderly, the disabled and the socially disadvantaged. It primarily supports City of London charities and cultural organisations, general educational establishments and the training of young people in leathercraft.
The educational institutions which it regularly assists financially include: the London College of Fashion; Capel Manor College Enfield and Northampton University's Leather Conservation Centre;[8] these foster the conservation, creation and restoration of leather objects and materials. In 2000 the Curriers' Millennium Healthcare Bursary was established.[9] This annual bursary endows research or personal study to improve the health care of underprivileged sectors of London's population or elsewhere. Though originally directed towards general practitioners, the scope of the bursary was widened in 2003, since when it has also attracted submissions from dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, mental health workers and an ophthalmologist.
The Curriers' Company London History Essay Prize on the history of London is competed for by young graduates of British universities;[10] endowed by Donald Adamson (Master Currier, 2012–13), it is assessed by the Institute of Historical Research and presented annually by the Lord Mayor.[11] The Company also presents 16 annual prizes in mathematics and history for pupils aged 14 to 15 at the four London academies of the Oasis Trust.
Annually, each newly elected Master Currier has the option of designating a charity of choice: Master's Charitable Appeal. The Master and Company make initial donations: liverymen, freemen and others are invited to follow suit. The Company encourages any enterprise which supports its charitable giving.
The Curriers' Company is affiliated to military units in HM Armed Forces: 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal); No. 7 Squadron RAF; and, Cambridge URNU.[12][13]
The present Clerk to the Curriers' Company is former diplomat Giles Whitaker,[14] whose role combines that of executive officer as well as supporting the Master: Ian Michel (for 2023-24).[15] The Company's Honorary Chaplain is the Revd Ann McNeil.[16]
Notable liverymen
[edit]- Sir Carl Aarvold
- Dr Donald Adamson
- Henry Spencer Ashbee
- Judge Brian Barker
- John Belcher
- Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett
- Peter Cadbury
- Sir Oliver Chesterton
- Thomas Dewar, 1st Baron Dewar
- Gordon Hewart, 1st Viscount Hewart
- George Jarvis, founder of Jarvis plc
- Francis Jeune, 1st Baron Saint Helier
- Sir Richard Jolly
- The Earl Jowitt
- David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor
- Sir Robert Lush
- John Maberly, MP
- John Rylands
- Sir Frank Sanderson, Bt
- Sir Philip Shelbourne
- Sir Lawrence Verney
- Sir Godfrey Russell-Vick
Former halls
[edit](1) In 1485 the Curriers' Company had its hall in the parish of St Mary Axe, by London Wall in Aldgate Ward.
(2) Circa 1583 the Curriers' Hall was situated close to the site of the Boar's Head Inn, on a property which had been devised to the company in 1516. It stood in the parish of St Alphege, on the south side of the street leading along London Wall; Boar's Head Alley lay between Philip Lane and Little Wood Street. Curriers' Hall was one of the 44 (out of 52) livery halls destroyed in the Great Fire of London early in September 1666.
(3) Curriers' Hall in 1670 was perhaps the most attractive of the company's five halls on the Boar's Head site.
(4) In 1820 a new and smaller hall was rebuilt to the east of the old one.
(5) The Curriers' Hall begun in 1873 and completed in the following year extravagantly was demolished in 1875 before it could even be furnished.
(6) Between 1874 and 1876 a new Curriers' Hall was built in the French Gothic style.[17] It abutted on London Wall. It was sold in 1921 and destroyed by enemy action on 29 December 1940.
Arms
[edit]The arms of the Curriers' Company are blazoned:- Arms: Azure a Cross engrailed Or between four pairs of Shaves in saltire Argent handled Or.
Crest: Upon a Wreath Or and Azure out of Clouds Proper two Arms embowed in carnation the shirt sleeves folded beneath the elbows Argent in the hands a Shave Argent handled Or.
Supporters: Dexter, an Elk Proper attired and unguled Or; Sinister, a Goat Argent flashed Sable.
The Company's armorial bearings were granted on 8 August 1583.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "City livery companies". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "Member details". Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ "Source Material", Edward Mayer and Donald Adamson; The Curriers' Company: A Modern History, 2000, pp. 505–511
- ^ "Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section - Livery Company Membership Guide: Curriers' Company". History.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Chartered bodies - Privy Council". privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "GUILDHALL | London". Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Curriers' Alley - Cutler Street - British History Online". British-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Photograph: The Curriers' Arms, Northampton (late 19th century)". Flickr.com. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "UCL Medical School". Ucl.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "The Curriers' Company London History Essay Prize - Institute of Historical Research". History.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ @GowmanAJ (29 September 2021). "First event as Sheriff was #CurriersLivery History Essay Prize. Real support to young academics as they forge their…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ McDermott, Hayley. "Home - Cambridge University Royal Naval Unit". Srcf.ucam.org. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "HMS Trumpeter (P294) - Royal Navy". Royalnavy.mod.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Giles Whitaker". GOV.UK. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Curriers' newsletter online" (PDF). Curriers.co.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Ken Peters - Diocese of London". London.anglican.org. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "1876 – New Curriers Hall, London Wall, London | Architecture News & Discussion - Archiseek.com". Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
Further reading
[edit]- Caroline M. Barron, "The Parish Fraternities of Medieval London", in C.M. Barron and C. Harper-Bill (ed.), The Church in Pre-Reformation Society, 1985, pp. 13–37.
- Caroline M. Barron, London in the Later Middle Ages: Government and People, 1200–1500, 2005.
- John Bromley and Heather Child, The Armorial Bearings of the Guilds of London, 1960.
- D.A. Farnie, John Rylands of Manchester, 1993.
- Ian Gibson, The Erotomaniac: The Secret Life of Henry Spencer Ashbee, 2001.
- Edward Mayer, The Curriers and the City of London. A History of the Worshipful Company of Curriers, 1968.
- Edward Mayer and Donald Adamson, The Curriers' Company: A Modern History, 2000.
- Richard Pantall, George Jarvis (1704–1793) and his Notorious Charity, 1993.
- John Strype, A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster by John Stow, 1720.
- Laura Wright, "The London Middle English Guild Certificates of 1388–9", Nottingham Medieval Studies, 1995, pp. 108–145.