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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 Keith
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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
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