The Twelve Great Companies
The Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London are listed here in
the order of precedence established in 1515.
- The Worshipful Company of Mercers
- The Worshipful Company of Grocers
- The Worshipful Company of Drapers
- The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
- The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
- The Worshipful Company of Skinners
- The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors
- The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
- The Worshipful Company of Salters
- The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers
- The Worshipful Company of Vintners
- The Worshipful Company of Clothworkers
Lesser Companies Mentioned in MoEML
For a complete list of companies still active in London, see
The Livery Companies Database
.
- The Worshipful Company of Apothecaries
- The Worshipful Company of Bakers
- The Worshipful Company of Brewers
- The Worshipful Company of Butchers
- The Worshipful Company of Carpenters
- The Worshipful Company of Founders
- The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
- The Worshipful Company of Merchant Venturers of London
- The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers
This project is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.