The Worshipful Company of Weavers is the most ancient of the Livery Companies

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,...

 in the City of London

City of London

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. It existed in the year 1130, and was perhaps formed earlier. The Company received a Royal Charter

Royal Charter

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 in 1180. At present, the Company retains a connection to textiles through its contributions to the textile industry. It has, however, like most other Livery Companies, evolved into a charitable institution rather than remaining a trade association.

The Company ranks forty-second in the order of precedence

Order of precedence

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of the Livery Companies. Its motto is Weave Truth With Trust.

External links

• The Worshipful Company of Weavers