THE CITY LIVERY COMPANIES
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- Regions:
- Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, London, Worcestershire, Warwickshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional : U3As, History and Community groups, WIs, Probus
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 29th September 2026
- Tagged:
- Traditions | Ceremonies | Charities
These are some of the oldest institutions in the City of London. They were founded centuries ago and controlled the lives and crafts of people who lived and worked inside the City walls. They almost disappeared during the Industrial evolution but managed to survive and now have a powerful voice and influence in City affairs.
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City.of London registed Guide and Lecturer. BA (Hons) History (London) MA Sport history and culture MA Heritage studies. Specializing in London social history, events. people, traditions and culture. Speaker on cruise ships. Destination talks on historical events, people and attractions in Mediterranean and Scandinavian countries.
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