Building    From 1515  To 1940

Worshipful Company of Broderers' Hall

Categories: Liveries & Guilds

Broderers were workers in embroidery.

The Hall existed in Gutter Lane from 1515 but was burnt in the Great Fire of 1666. It was rebuilt but little used, let and became a warehouse in the 19th century. Destroyed by enemy action 1940. The site was sold in 1957.

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Worshipful Company of Broderers' Hall

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