The Fishmongers’ Company

The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers

The Fishmongers’ Company was one of the twelve great companies of London. The Fishmongers were fourth in the order of precedence established in 1515. The Company was originally two companies, the Stock-fishmongers and the Salt-fishmongers (or simply Fishmongers). They were united in 1536 under the designation of The Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Fishmongers of the City of London (Herbert 4) The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers is still active and maintains a website at http://www.fishhall.org.uk/, including a section on their history and heritage.
The coat of arms of the Fishmongers’ Company, from Stow (1633). [Full size image]
The coat of arms of the Fishmongers’ Company, from Stow (1633). [Full size image]