Worshipful Company of Plumbers
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The Worshipful Company of Plumbers is one of the Livery Companies
of the City of London
. The organisation received the right to regulate mediæval plumbers, who were, among other things, responsible for fashioning cistern
s, in 1365. It was incorporated under a Royal Charter
in 1611. Today, the Company is no longer a trade association
, instead existing as a charitable institution. (The Company retains a link to plumbing by awarding medal
s and prizes in the general building industry.)
The Plumbers' Company ranks thirty-first in the order of precedence
of Livery Companies. Its motto is Justicia Et Pax, Latin
for Justice and Peace.
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 organisation received the right to regulate mediæval plumbers, who were, among other things, responsible for fashioning cistern
Cistern
A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. Cisterns are distinguished from wells by their waterproof linings...
s, in 1365. It was incorporated under 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 1611. Today, the Company is no longer a trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
, instead existing as a charitable institution. (The Company retains a link to plumbing by awarding medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
s and prizes in the general building industry.)
The Plumbers' Company ranks thirty-first 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. Its motto is Justicia Et Pax, Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
for Justice and Peace.