MERCHANT TAYLORS

Today, Merchant Taylors' Company is a community made up of people from a range of backgrounds, but all of whom share an interest in doing more good together than they could as individuals. The Company's activities range from supporting charitable initiatives, high-quality education (both state and independent) and it plays an active role within the City of London's administrative and ceremonial life... Merchant Taylors' Company is a flourishing community dedicated to fellowship, education, and philanthropy... Livery Companies, or Guilds as they were previously known, began in medieval times as fraternities which were often religious but also there to protect the interests of particular trades. There are now 110 City Livery Companies. Their current activities are mainly charitable although some have retained a trade or industry role. The history of the Merchant Taylors' Company is an integral part of the history of the City of London.

Also known as: Merchant Taylors' Company

Primary location: London United Kingdom