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The Worshipful Company of Mercers is the premier livery company of the City of London and ranks first in the order of precedence of the Companies. It is the first of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies. Today, the Company exists primarily as a charitable institution, supporting a variety of causes.
A livery company is a type of guild or professional association that originated in medieval times in London, England. [1] . Livery companies comprise London's ancient and modern trade associations and guilds, almost all of which are styled the "Worshipful Company of" their respective craft, trade or profession.
1946 Harold Godfrey Palmer. 1947 Humphrey Charles Gilbert Watney (1881-1973) 1948 Roundell Palmer, 3rd Earl of Selborne CH. 1949 Frederick Percy Harton. 1950 William Jocelyn Lewis Palmer (1st term) (1894-1971) 1951 Humphrey Kenrick Totton.
In the 21st century, the word mercer is primarily used in connection with the Worshipful Company of Mercers, the first in precedence of the twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. [5] Etymology.
The Mercers’ Company is a livery company focused on being a philanthropic force for good. We have a rich history dating back over 700 years with philanthropy as the common thread between our past, present and future. As trustee of Charities, we aim to distribute £10 million annually to charitable causes to improve people's lives, strengthen ...
The Haberdashers' Company follows the Mercers' Company (inc. 1394, also connected with clothing and previously haberdashery) in precedence, receiving its first royal charter in 1448 and holds records dating back to 1371.
700 Years of History. A timeline showing the history of the Mercers' Company from the 12th century to the present day
