Hidden Secrets in the City of London: The Livery Companies & their Treasures

The City of London is home to 110 ‘Livery Companies’ who are London’s ancient and modern trade associations and guilds. Paul Jagger’s entertaining lecture explores the origins and modern role of the Livery Companies – from the Mercers’ Company (the most senior) to the Arts Scholars (the most recent).

We will explore a few of the City’s 40 Livery Company Halls, including the oldest interiors at The Apothecaries’ Hall in Blackfriars; the luxurious 1835 Italianate Goldsmiths’ Hall; the Vintners’ Hall Court Room, rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 with carved panels depicting grapes, and the Armourers’ Hall – decked out like a Scottish baronial castle in the heart of London.

Paul will introduce some of their hidden treasures of art, sculpture, stained glass, silverware, furniture and Royal portraits.

Fishmongers’ Hall from Oystergate Walk

Entrance Hall Staircase at Goldsmith’s Hall, completed in 1835 to the design of Philip Hardwick

Paul Jagger, Author and Court Assistant of The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists

Paul Jagger is a Court Assistant of The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists and author of The City of London Freeman’s Guide. He is also the author of the History of The Worshipful Company of Marketors and the Pitkin guide to the Square Mile. He has a particular interest in the treasures and heraldry of the City’s Livery Companies. In April 2016, Paul received the City’s prestigious Root and Branch Award from the Lord Mayor of the City of London for his work in promoting awareness and understanding of the City of London and its Livery Companies.

Paul is a member of many heritage and history bodies including The Arts Society, the Cambridge University Heraldic & Genealogical Society, the White Lion Society (supporting HM College of Arms), The Heraldry Society (England and Wales) and he is a life member of London Historians, the National Trust and English Heritage. He is a member of the City Livery Club and a life member of Farringdon Ward Club. He formerly served with 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (EOD) and is a life member of the Victory Services Club and of 101 Engineer Regiment’s regimental association.

LIVE

Tuesday, May 25| 2:00 p.m. (EDT)

Online via Zoom Webinar

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