Worshipful Company of Dyers
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The Worshipful Company of Dyers is one of the Livery Companies
of the City of London
. The Dyers' Guild existed in the twelfth century; it received a Royal Charter
in 1471. It originated as a trade association for members of the dyeing
industry but is now mainly a charitable institution.
The company participates in a ceremony known as Swan Upping
.
The Dyers' Company ranks thirteenth in the order of precedence
of Livery Companies. The Company's motto is Da Gloriam Deo, Latin for Give Glory to God.
Recent Works include payment of a New School Mini-bus For Archbishop tennisons
Livery Company
The Livery Companies are 108 trade associations in the City of London, almost all of which are known as the "Worshipful Company of" the relevant trade, craft or profession. The medieval Companies originally developed as guilds and were responsible for the regulation of their trades, controlling,...
of the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. The Dyers' Guild existed in the twelfth century; it received a Royal Charter
Royal Charter
A royal charter is a formal document issued by a monarch as letters patent, granting a right or power to an individual or a body corporate. They were, and are still, used to establish significant organizations such as cities or universities. Charters should be distinguished from warrants and...
in 1471. It originated as a trade association for members of the dyeing
Dyeing
Dyeing is the process of adding color to textile products like fibers, yarns, and fabrics. Dyeing is normally done in a special solution containing dyes and particular chemical material. After dyeing, dye molecules have uncut Chemical bond with fiber molecules. The temperature and time controlling...
industry but is now mainly a charitable institution.
The company participates in a ceremony known as Swan Upping
Swan Upping
Swan Upping is an annual ceremonial and practical activity in Britain in which mute swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, marked, and then released....
.
The Dyers' Company ranks thirteenth in the order of precedence
Order of precedence
An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of items. Most often it is used in the context of people by many organizations and governments...
of Livery Companies. The Company's motto is Da Gloriam Deo, Latin for Give Glory to God.
Recent Works include payment of a New School Mini-bus For Archbishop tennisons