Project Gutenberg 2019-08-12 Public domain in the USA. 275 Noble, T. C. (Theophilus Charles) Noble, Theophilus Charles 10023056 A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889 With an Appendix Containing Some Account of the Blacksmiths' Company the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "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 ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Worshipful Company of Ironmongers (London, England) -- History HD Text Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 270812 2025-06-24T05:04:33.216654 text/html 247748 2024-10-17T13:20:58 text/html 857975 2025-06-24T05:04:38.129597 application/epub+zip 861186 2025-06-24T05:04:34.185638 application/epub+zip 175361 2025-06-24T05:04:33.657620 application/epub+zip 947417 2025-06-24T05:04:41.397639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 921359 2025-06-24T05:04:37.632640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237786 2022-09-27T06:32:32.857981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242903 2025-06-24T05:04:32.738647 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 222813 2024-10-17T13:20:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15988 2025-06-24T05:04:41.565577 application/rdf+xml 15619 2025-06-24T05:04:33.759615 image/jpeg 2267 2025-06-24T05:04:33.706618 image/jpeg 785014 2025-06-24T05:04:33.277658 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