City of London
Jan 24, 2022 18:36:05 GMT
Post by Francis Olórin on Jan 24, 2022 18:36:05 GMT
CITY OF LONDON
Join us in the City of London. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic centre and the primary central business district (CBD) of London. The city has a unique electoral system. Most of its voters are representatives of businesses and other bodies that occupy premises in the city. Voting power is determined by company turnover. Its ancient wards have very unequal numbers of voters. In elections, both the businesses based in the city and the residents of the City vote.
The city is a ceremonial county which has a Commission of Lieutenancy headed by the Lord Mayor and has two Sheriffs, quasi-judicial offices are appointed by the livery companies, an ancient political system based on the representation and protection of trades (guilds). Senior members of the livery companies are known as liverymen and form the Common Hall, which chooses the lord mayor, the sheriffs and certain other officers.
Livery Companies:
Worshipful Company of Mercers (general merchants)
Worshipful Company of Grocers (spice merchants)
Worshipful Company of Drapers (wool and cloth merchants)
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers (sellers of fish and seafood)
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths (bullion dealers)
Worshipful Company of Skinners (fur traders)
Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors (tailors)
Worshipful Company of Haberdashers (clothiers in sewn and fine materials, eg. silk and velvet)
Worshipful Company of Salters (traders of salts and chemicals)
Worshipful Company of Ironmongers
Worshipful Company of Vintners (wine merchants)
Worshipful Company of Clothworkers
Worshipful Company of Dyers
Worshipful Company of Brewers
Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
Worshipful Company of Pewterers (pewter and metal manufacturers)
Worshipful Company of Barbers (incl. surgeons and dentists)
Worshipful Company of Cutlers (knife, sword and utensil makers)
Worshipful Company of Bakers
Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers (wax candle makers)
Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers (tallow candle makers)
Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers (armour makers and brass workers)
Worshipful Company of Girdlers (belt and girdle makers)
Worshipful Company of Butchers
Worshipful Company of Saddlers
Worshipful Company of Carpenters
Worshipful Company of Cordwainers (fine leather workers and shoemakers)
Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers
Worshipful Company of Curriers (leather dressers and tanners)
Worshipful Company of Masons (stonemasons)
Worshipful Company of Plumbers
Worshipful Company of Innholders (tavern keepers)
Worshipful Company of Founders (metal casters and melters)
Worshipful Company of Poulters (poulterers)
Worshipful Company of Cooks
Worshipful Company of Coopers (barrel and cask makers)
Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers (builders)
Worshipful Company of Bowyers (long-bow makers)
Worshipful Company of Fletchers (arrow makers)
Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers (wood craftsmen)
Worshipful Company of Weavers
Worshipful Company of Woolmen
Worshipful Company of Scriveners (court scribes and notaries public)
Worshipful Company of Fruiterers
Worshipful Company of Plaisterers (plasterers)
Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers (journalists and publishers)
Worshipful Company of Broderers (embroiderers)
Worshipful Company of Upholders (upholsterers)
Worshipful Company of Musicians
Worshipful Company of Turners (lathe operators)
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers
Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass
Worshipful Company of Horners (horn workers and plasticians)
Worshipful Company of Farriers (horseshoe makers and horse veterinarians)
Worshipful Company of Paviors (road and highway pavers)
Worshipful Company of Loriners (equestrian bit, bridle and spur suppliers)
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries (physicians and pharmacists)
Worshipful Company of Shipwrights (shipbuilders and maritime professionals)
Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Worshipful Company of Glovers
Worshipful Company of Feltmakers (hat makers)
Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters
Worshipful Company of Needlemakers
Worshipful Company of Gardeners
Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers
Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights
Worshipful Company of Distillers
Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers (wooden-shoe makers)
Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers
Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers
Worshipful Company of Gunmakers
Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers (threadmakers for military and society clothing)
Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards
Worshipful Company of Fanmakers
Worshipful Company of Carmen (vehicle drivers)
Honourable Company of Master Mariners
City of London Solicitors' Company (lawyers)
Worshipful Company of Farmers
Honourable Company of Air Pilots
Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders
Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers
Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors
Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants
Worshipful Company of Launderers
Worshipful Company of Marketors
Worshipful Company of Actuaries
Worshipful Company of Insurers
Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Worshipful Company of Engineers
Worshipful Company of Fuellers
Worshipful Company of Lightmongers (electric lighting suppliers)
Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects
Worshipful Company of Constructors
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
Worshipful Company of World Traders
Worshipful Company of Water Conservators
Worshipful Company of Firefighters
Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers (licensed taxicab drivers)
Worshipful Company of Management Consultants
Worshipful Company of International Bankers
Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers
Worshipful Company of Security Professionals
Worshipful Company of Educators
Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars
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