Livery company. Their first royal charter was granted in 1438, although they had existed from the 13th century.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Livery company. Their first royal charter was granted in 1438, although they had existed from the 13th century.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Worshipful Company of Brewers
VD, JP. Son of James Bevington. A member of the Bermondsey leather manufacturing dynasty and a philanthropist. Colonel commanding 3rd Volunteer Battalion The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment 18...
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Person, Commerce, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Belgium
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The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London'. In 2006 the name was changed from just 'Corporation of London' to disti...
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