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The Charters and Letters Patent, Granted by the Kings and Queens of England to the Clothworkers' Company - Softcover

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9780260356796: The Charters and Letters Patent, Granted by the Kings and Queens of England to the Clothworkers' Company

Synopsis

This book explores the history of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers, one of London's oldest and most prestigious livery companies. The book traces the company's origins back to the medieval period, when it was known as the Guild or Fraternity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Clothworkers. The book also examines the company's role in the development of the English textile industry and its involvement in civic and charitable activities. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including the company's own archives, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of its history. The book is well-written and thoroughly researched, and it will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of London, the textile industry, or livery companies.

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