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LoC No.: 10023056
Title:
A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889
With an Appendix Containing Some Account of the Blacksmiths' Company
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889" by T. C. Noble is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the origins, development, and significance of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, one of the ancient Livery Companies of London. It also examines the broader context of London’s guilds and their role in the city’s civic life over the centuries. This work is likely to appeal to those with an interest in social history, urban development, and the evolution of trade organizations. The opening of the book provides foundational context about the Ironmongers' Company, noting its establishment as a recognized guild in 1351 and outlining its role in the civic and economic framework of London. It highlights the historical importance of guilds as a source of trade regulation, local governance, and community identity. Noble emphasizes the longstanding connection between the citizens of London and their guilds, as well as the privileges and responsibilities that came with such affiliations. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the company's activities, notable members, and its contributions to the city over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Noble, T. C. (Theophilus Charles)
EBook No.: 60091
Published: Aug 12, 2019
Downloads: 494
Language: English
Subject: Worshipful Company of Ironmongers (London, England) -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10023056
Title:
A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889
With an Appendix Containing Some Account of the Blacksmiths' Company
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889" by T. C. Noble is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the origins, development, and significance of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, one of the ancient Livery Companies of London. It also examines the broader context of London’s guilds and their role in the city’s civic life over the centuries. This work is likely to appeal to those with an interest in social history, urban development, and the evolution of trade organizations. The opening of the book provides foundational context about the Ironmongers' Company, noting its establishment as a recognized guild in 1351 and outlining its role in the civic and economic framework of London. It highlights the historical importance of guilds as a source of trade regulation, local governance, and community identity. Noble emphasizes the longstanding connection between the citizens of London and their guilds, as well as the privileges and responsibilities that came with such affiliations. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the company's activities, notable members, and its contributions to the city over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Noble, T. C. (Theophilus Charles)
EBook No.: 60091
Published: Aug 12, 2019
Downloads: 494
Language: English
Subject: Worshipful Company of Ironmongers (London, England) -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.