Saxon Guilds and Livery Companies
In Saxon Britain,before the poor law acts were introduced, religious guilds formed to provide support and relief for their members. As communities became more settled, working together to provide mutual help made sense. Many of these guilds became City Livery Companies.
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London street names can reveal so many interesting stories and intriguing connections, in this case, Artillery Passage in Spitalfields and the Honourable Artillery Company
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List of ‘The Great Twelve’ livery companies
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