The Worshipful Company of
First mentioned in 1299 and receiving its first Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths is one of the oldest City of London Livery companies and is ranked 40th in the Order of Precedence.
The Company is proud of:
- The sustained support for the institutions and activities of the City of London.
- Its enduring involvement with the craft.
- Its support of a wide variety of charitable causes, notably the education of young blacksmiths.
Craft
The Company is one of the few Livery Companies in London where the craft that bears its name is still a vibrant trade.
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Charity
The Charitable Fund of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths aims first and foremost to provide as much support as possible to aspiring blacksmiths during their period of formal study.
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City
The City of London is the longest established democratic institution in the world and the oldest local authority in the country.
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