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Welcome to the website of the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London The Worshipful
Company of Glovers, in common with many other City Livery Companies, is of
medieval origin. It has developed into a modern organisation maintaining
close links with the British glove industry, contributing to charities and
the education and training of young people, and supporting the traditions of
the City of
Oliver Holmes,
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In 1498 the Glovers and Pursers amalgamated by grant of the Court of
Aldermen, and in 1502 the Glovers-Pursers became incorporated with the Leathersellers. But the Glovers Company regained its
independence by grant of a Royal Charter from King Charles I in 1638. Records
show that in 1675 the Company owned a Livery Hall which later became a
financial burden and was sold - the officers of the Company always preferring
to meet in the George and Vulture Tavern, Cornhill. The 20th Century saw a resurgence in the
Company's fortunes - it now embraces the best qualities of a fine City
institution with an active and enthusiastic membership. The Livery
Companies of London continue to play their part in modern life; the Glovers
currently have some 260 members, who are generally connected with the gloving
trade or with the City of London, and the aim of the Livery these days is
two-fold: to promote the British glove trade, and the wearing of gloves, and
to raise money for charitable purposes.
THE GLOVE COLLECTION AND ITS CATALOGUE .....AND FINALLY |
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