Project Gutenberg 2016-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 239 Rosedale, H. G. (Honyel Gough) 1863 1928 Rosedale, Honyel Gough A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Horners Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Horners" by H. G. Rosedale is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the origins and evolution of the Worshipful Company of Horners, one of the oldest trade guilds in London. It explores the significance of horn crafting and its integral role in medieval society, offering insights into the historical context of craft guilds in England. The narrative begins with the importance of the horner's craft, which dates back to the Saxon period, emphasizing its necessity for producing goods essential to everyday life. The book discusses the guild's evolution, its incorporation in the City of London, and the various challenges it faced throughout history, including legal battles and competition from other trades. Rosedale highlights various events, such as the Horn Fair and notable records that showcase the guild's prominence from its early beginnings to its eventual decline in trading relevance. Ultimately, the work serves as a tribute to a guild that has significantly contributed to London's socio-economic fabric throughout the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Horners' Company (London, England) Guilds -- England -- London -- History HD Text Category: History - British 103810 2025-09-21T11:39:52.793916 text/html 79719 2024-10-23T01:33:29 text/html 409483 2025-09-21T11:39:55.703918 application/epub+zip 409536 2025-09-21T11:39:53.592915 application/epub+zip 85194 2025-09-21T11:39:53.204878 application/epub+zip 447753 2025-09-21T11:39:57.373847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439374 2025-09-21T11:39:55.321888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115407 2022-09-24T13:34:02.518122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87315 2025-09-21T11:39:52.455917 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67416 2024-10-23T01:33:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15933 2025-09-21T11:39:57.505845 application/rdf+xml 17322 2025-09-21T11:39:53.272882 image/jpeg 2368 2025-09-21T11:39:53.237883 image/jpeg 384298 2025-09-21T11:39:52.815868 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog