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City Livery Companies
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  • Baltic Air Charter Association - BACA represents the interests of commercial aviation companies particularly in the aircharter industries and markets. List of members, rules, links, mediation, specimen contracts, news.
  • BG Consulting Group - Offer professional career training for the management, accounting and financial sectors.
  • BNI Barbican - Business networking club. Details of meetings and members' profiles.
  • Christopher Lewis Associates - Offering a range of business, marketing, and communication services, including brand strategy, design, new media and PR from their office north of the Barbican. Details of services and how to contact, testimonials and case studies.
  • COLT Telecom Group plc - Provides local telecommunications services, primarily to large business, government end users and telecommunications carriers in Europe.
  • Flow Fashion - Ladies' fashion retailer. Details of labels, current season's styles and location guide.
  • Gibson Hall - Banqueting and conference venue. Includes photos, tour and menus.
  • Greencrest City Ltd - Provides professional contract cleaning services for a diverse range of businesses in the London area.
  • Jonathan Geeves Jewellers - Shop offering range of jewellery, gifts and watches. Engraving, waterproofing and repairs.
  • Lingua Medica - Agency, staffed by physicians and pharmacists, offering European-into-English translations, manuscript revision on pharmaceutics, clinical and laboratory medicine. Includes profiles, fees and contacts at St Barts Medical School.
  • Lloyd's of London - A large market in the City, where insurance risks are traded in a traditional manner. Information on the insurance market and on Lloyd's. 3-D virtual tour of the landmark building.
  • London City Churches - Book of drawings and profiles of 41 churches in the Square Mile. Reviews and list of stockists.
  • London Stock Exchange - General information about markets of London Stock Exchange UK shares equities AIM gilts stocks warrants
  • Margolis Office Environments - An office design, fit out, project management, and furniture supply company based in the north of the City. Handbooks, testimonials, case studies, contact details and other information.
  • Meat and Health UK - The official British Meat nutrition education service site with emphasis on balanced diets, healthy eating including fruit, vegetables and meat.
  • Preschan Homes - Builder offering a range of bespoke energy efficient homes; information about their services and products.
  • Royal Exchange Jewellers - Retailers of new and antique jewellery.
  • The Royal Exchange London - Details of the shopping centre situated between Threadneedle Street and Cornhill.
  • Studioball - Art and design trio composed of Ralph Ball, Keith Ball and Maxine Naylor, exploring concepts of interior space. Installations, projects, studio pieces, news and individual profiles.
  • Tattoo Lifters International - Tattoo removal by medically qualified staff using laser methods.

City Livery Companies

  • The City of London Solicitors' Company - The 79th City Livery Company, functioning as a trade association for solicitors practising within the Square Mile. Details of activities and membership.
  • The Clothworkers' Company - One of the Great City Livery Companies, the 12th. Now primarily charitable, with links to the textile trades through educational funding. Details of activities and history.
  • Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators - The 81st City Livery Company, founded in 1929. Aims to establish and maintain air safety through the promotion of good airmanship and to enhance the status of air pilots and air navigators. Also aims to assist air pilots and air navigators in need through the Benevolent Fund. History, information and links.
  • The Guild of International Bankers - Combining the traditions of the City Livery Companies with a modern outlook on the financial services sector.
  • The Honourable Company of Master Mariners - The 78th City Livery Company, granted its unusual name by King George V. The Guild that reopened the admission after over 200 years. Actively engaged in the trade. Site contains details of activities and history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators - The 93rd City Livery Company, granted Livery in 1981. Activities, affiliations and links to arbitrators globally.
  • The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers - The 22nd Company. Site hosted at The University of Liverpool. History, charitable activities, mainly focussed on education in Materials Science, map and some details of the collection of historic armour.
  • The Worshipful Company of Bakers - Oldest City Livery Company. Aimed at helping new bakers. It has 400 members drawn from among Master Bakers and allied trades. Details of baking courses and history of the company. List of the Livery Companies in order of precedence (which was settled by negotiation in 1515, as can be seen on the site. Bakers are 19th, despite being the oldest.)
  • The Worshipful Company of Barbers - The 17th City Livery Company. Offers corporate hospitality and conference facilities in its historic hall. Site contains details of facilities, members and some history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers - The 52nd City Livery Company in order, constituted in 1569. Now focussed on charity and support of the three armed services through its involvement with 100 (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery, HMS Richmond and 5 (AC) Squadron RAF. News, events and other details of activities.
  • The Worshipful Company of Butchers - The 24th Company. Still active in the trade and, as a long-established Company, well-funded and therefore active in the charitable field. Butcher's Hall is actively rented out as a venue. Information on the activities of the Society within its industry, of its charitable activities, and about Butchers' Hall.
  • The Worshipful Company of Carpenters - The 26th City Livery Company. Aims to promote crafts within the building trade and does much work for charity. The site describes the work that the Company does for its Convalescent Home, College and Youth Centre.
  • Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators - The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators was formed on 3rd November 1976 and is ranked No.87.
  • The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers - The 61st Company. Still has strong links to the horological trade. "e-exhibition" of the work of John Harrison. Details of the library and museum, which is in the Guidhall buildings.
  • The Worshipful Company of Coopers - The 36th City Livery Company. Under construction.
  • The Worshipful Company of Curriers - The 29th City Livery Company. Currying animal skins into leather tanning. In common with many Livery Companies, now mainly a charity. Brief description and history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Cutlers - 18th City Livery Company. Granted Royal Charter by Henry V in 1416. Formerly regulated the cutlery trade in London. Now engages in charitable activities. Promotes innovation in the design of surgical instruments. History, collections, charities, affiliations. links. Password needed for member information.
  • The Worshipful Company of Drapers - "The Master and Wardens and Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary the Virgin of the Mystery of Drapers of the City of London", the third, and so "Great" City Livery company. No longer affiliated with the woollen trade and so now mainly a charity. Details of current activities and of Drapers' Hall, which is for hire.
  • The Worshipful Company of Engineers - The 94th City Livery Company, formed in 1983. A modern trade association whose members must be Fellows of a Chartered Engineering Institution. The objects of the Company include the development and advancement of the science, art and practice of engineering for the benefit of the public. Details of activities and scholarships.
  • The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners - The 97th City Livery Company, hosted at Wax Chandlers' Hall. History, aims, members, hymn, joining details and other information.
  • The Worshipful Company of Farriers - The 55th City Livery Company. Still active in the equestrian field. Members are craft farriers, veterinary surgeons and an amalgam of persons committed to the welfare of the Horse, the continuing of the craft and contributing to the success of the City of London. Membership, activity, history and links.
  • The Worshipful Company of Ferroners (Ironmongers) - One of the twelve Great City Livery Companies (10th) that is now entirely charitable due to the move north of its industry. Maintains links to the iron and stell business by endowing research grants, craft training and the restoration of traditional ironwork. Site concentrates largely on Ironmongers' Hall in the City.
  • The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers - One of the twelve Great City Livery Companies, the fourth, linked to Gresham School in Norfolk. In common with many Livery Companies whose trade has survived, the Fishmongers' Company is actively involved with it as well as with charitable work. Details of both are on the site.
  • The Worshipful Company of Fletchers - The 39th City Livery Company, closely linked to St Bartholemew's church. Links, recent events and history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters - The 64th City Livery Company, still closely connected to its industry as well as administering almshouses and an educational charity. Details of student bursaries, the almshouses and activities within the trade.
  • The Worshipful Company of Fuellers - Site under construction. Contact details.
  • The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers - The 83rd City Livery Company, formed in 1951. Aims to foster both the craft and the industry of furniture making, marketing and retailing in the United Kingdom. Site contains details of activities and membership.
  • The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass - The 53rd City Livery Company. Maintains strong links with its traditional crafts. Regained a hall in 1977, having lost it hall in the Great Fire of 1666. Details of current activities and history in a visually appealing site
  • The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths - The fifth, and there fore a "great" City of London Livery Company. It operates the London Assay Office, hallmarking precious metal articles. Description of activities including the Assay Office and charitable work. Information on precious metals, notably on assaying and hallmarks.
  • The Worshipful Company of Grocers - The second, and therefore "Great" City Livery Company, linked to Oundle School. Details of Grocers' Hall, opposite the Bank of England and available for hire.
  • The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers - The eighth, and therefore "Great" City Livery Company, now mainly involved with schools, education and other charitable work.
  • The Worshipful Company of Horners - The 54th City Livery Company, which seeks to maintain and support the ancient crafts of the Horner (who made flasks such as drinking cups from horns) and Bottlemaker. It has evolved to promote the interests and development of Plastics and the Plastics Industry. History and summary of current activities.
  • The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists - The 100th City Livery Company, active as a professional trade association. Aims to promote the IT profession, provide training within it and engage in charitable activities. Site contains information on activities such as providing computers to children in Chelsea and Westminster Children's Hospital, membership and the livery movement in general.
  • The Worshipful Company of Innholders - The 32nd City Livery Company. Hall, history, events, court, patronage.
  • The Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers - The 41st City Livery Company. Information, contact details and history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers - The 15th City Livery Company, still with links to the leather business but now mainly focussed on charitable work. Some information on the charities, history and contact information.
  • The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers - The 96th City Livery Company, a modern trade association of lighting engineers. Membership, activities and affiliation.
  • The Worshipful Company of Marketors - The 90th City Livery Company, aiming to promote excellence in marketing, to engage in mutual support and fellowship for its members and to work for an understanding and acceptance of marketing. Background, membership and activities.
  • The Worshipful Company of Mercers - The senior City Livery Company. A large charity focusing on education, housing and the Church. Patron of several parishes around the country. Site contains details of charities and other activities.
  • The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers - The 28th City Livery Company. Awards bursaries at most major Art Schools and many Universities for painting, textile design and picture restoration. Site contains details of these activities, of the hall, history and other information.
  • The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers - The 70th City Livery Company. Site under construction. Contains e-mail address for contact.
  • The Worshipful Company of Pewterers - The 16th City Livery Company. Reinstated links with its industry in 1970, helping to form the Association of British Pewter Craftsmen and now works actively to promote the metal. Details of this and other, mainly charitable, activities in a visually pleasing site.
  • The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers - The 46th City Livery Company, which encourages excellence in all aspects of plastering. It awards trophies and prizes to plastering colleges and the annual Plaisterers' Trophy to a plastering contractor. Details of the Guild's activities and of its showpiece hall.
  • The Worshipful Company of Saddlers - The 25th City Livery Company, closely linked to, among others, the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery and of course the mounted branch of the City of London Police. Good discussion of Livery Companies in general, details of current activities and affiliations as well as history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Salters - The 9th, and therefore a "Great" City Livery Company very largely devoted to charity. Recreated a link to its origins by in 1918 founding the Salters' Institute of Industrial Chemistry, initially to assist young chemistry students returning from the war to complete their studies. This is now the flagship of the Company's charitable activities. Site contains details of the Company, of the Institute and of other activities.
  • The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers - The 84th Company; still active in its industry. It promotes the craft of scientific instrument making and the exchange of ideas and information by members and guests through meetings, visits, lectures and social events. The Livery is consulted on National Measurement Standards. Site contains details of activities, scholarships and affiliations.
  • The Worshipful Company of Scriveners of the City of London - The 44th Company, also known as the Mysterie of the Writers of the Court Letter. Traditionally the writers of confidential documents such as wills, charters and legal documents and still a working company. Site contains history, calendar and list of members.
  • The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights - The 59th Company. Site under construction. e-mail address.
  • The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers - The 60th City Livery Company now providing and funding training in the optical manufacturing trade. Site contains details of education and training activities as well as history.
  • The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers - The 47th City Livery Company. Historically the repository of record of published works in order to establish copyright. It ended the last of this activity in 2000. Now largely focussed on educational charity. Details of activities and history as well as information on how to hire Stationers' Hall.
  • The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers Alias Wire Workers - The 67th City Livery Company, mainly devoted to charity. Aims most of its giving at technical education. Site contains details of history, including history of the name, and details of activities and affiliations.
  • The Worshipful Company of Upholders - The 49th City Livery Company, originating in the Upholstery trade. (Upholder used to mean upholsterer). Information on origins and history, details of affiliations, including to two HMS Upholder submarines, now retired, and online music.
  • The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators - The 102nd, and junior, City Livery Company which promotes the development of water and environmental management. Finances some students embarking on a career of water conservation. Site contains details of these bursaries and other activities, events, affiliation with HMS Scott and other information.
  • The Worshipful Company of Watermen and Lightermen - The only City Livery Company to be formed and governed by Act of Parliament. Still licences Thames Watermen (passengers) and Lightermen (goods). Also engaged in charity, notably almshouses. Site contains details of these and other activities as well as information on the annual Dogget rowing race.
  • The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights - The 68th Livery Company. Largely concerned with the support for the traditional craft of wheelwrighting, the Lord Mayor, the City of London and charity.
  • The Worshipful Company of World Traders - The 101st City Livery Company, founded in 1979. A member of the Guild of World Traders that has influenced the creation of World Trade Centres across the world. site contains history, membership information and details of events.
  • The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London - The City Livery Society (in contrast to the more usual "Company") that still licenses pharmacists through its membership of the United Examining Board. 58th in order of rank. Details of other diplomas that the guild offers, history and other information.

Computers and Internet

  • Acutest Ltd - Independent software testing company. Services, clients, careers, out of hours, location map.
  • Banner Duncan - Provide IT training. Includes services, courses, about and contact.
  • Clink Systems - Provide web authentiation services. Includes about, technology, solutions and software.
  • Glow Design - Specialists in website design, corporate identity and literature and packaging design.

Employment

  • Beament Leslie Thomas Recruitment Consultancy Ltd. - Employment agency in Chancery Lane specialising in taxation, human resources, company secretarial, management consultancy and public services.
  • Jonathan Wren Recruitment - Recruitment agency specialising in banking, insurance, secretarial, IT and investment management. Overview for potential clients and candidates, executive search, company history and mission statement.
  • Joslin Rowe - Recruitment agency with operations elsewhere in the UK. Specialises in banking, investment and secretarial jobs. Contact details and on-line job search.
  • Lindsey Morgan Associates - Employment agency specialising in finance. Profile, client services, current vacancies and a location map.
  • Penna - Offers interim management, coaching and HR services. Includes profile, news and employment opportunities.
  • PEO People - An employment agency specialising in staff for model agencies, recruitment and learning. Services offered and contact.
  • People First - Recruitment and resourcing consultancy based in Moorgate and specialising in multilingual, supply chain and Japanese Speaking positions. Includes client list, location details and job search facility.

Financial Services

  • Ash and Associates - Chartered accountants. Offering services in the areas of business, personal finance, tax and ecommerce.
  • Bad Credit Mortgage UK - Company, services, product, application form and contact details.
  • Banking Code Standards Board - Ensures that banks and building societies comply with the Banking Codes, and also interprets and develops the Codes.
  • Beechams LLP Chartered Accountants - Services of interest to business, private and overseas clients. Resource centre containing business, personal and tax guides. E-Commerce centre, calculators and contact information.
  • Dresdner RCM Global Investors - Dublin and Luxembourg domiciled funds - a range of regional and single country vehicles.
  • FBD Associates - Independent mortgage and financial advisers.
  • Forex Capital Markets Ltd - Currency prices tracked using real-time charts and quotes, with a thirty day demonstration account.
  • Learer Roberts - Chartered accountants and business advisors. Includes details of services, current tax rates and specialisms.
  • Pensions Network - Explains stakeholder products with charges and fund performance comparisons. Downloadable application forms from providers, and contacts for arranging appointments through Birchin Wealth Management Ltd, near Cannon Street station.
  • Restore UK - Agency of the British Bankers' Association that handles claims relating to accounts frozen under World War II legislation.
  • Risk Audit Limited - Consultancy to the internal audit profession in the City of London.
  • T.J. Accounting Ltd - Accounting company offering book-keeping, payroll and accounting services. Details of services and some tax information.
  • Winter Dean Partnership - An independent firm of financial advisers established in 1993. Services offered and contact.

Legal Services

  • City Law - A team of lawyers, solicitors and attorneys covering commercial and corporate law, high stakes litigation and regulatory disputes worldwide.
  • Douglas Mann and Co - Solicitors acting for non-profit making bodies such as trade unions, professional organisations, charities and housing associations. Listing services, partners, portfolio, cost and funding details.
  • Field Fisher Waterhouse - Full service law firm across the range of commercial legal issues.
  • Hector Diaz Solicitors - Spanish solicitor in Fetter Lane specializing in corporate, notarial, and land law as well as residential conveyancing, wills and probate. Also provide expert witness and translation services.
  • Macfarlanes - Expertise in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
  • Maxwell Batley - Offers a range of legal advice.
  • Patrick O'Donnell & Co - Mobile public notary service for clients throughout The City and Central London.
  • Pini Bingham and Partners - Firm of solicitors, focusing on international commercial and property law, private client work and dispute resolution. Also provide advice on Italian law: the site has Italian-language content. Legal news and articles, information on the practice and its services, press reports, lawyer profiles and contact information.
  • Rosenblatt Solicitors - A firm of commercial solicitors with a dedicated team of "MICE" (Media, Infotech, Communications and E-commerce) lawyers. People, services, contact information, newsletters and upcoming events.
  • Sacker and Partners LLP - Specialists in pensions law. Overview of services offered, client list, profiles of partners, solicitors, know how and marketing teams. News, pensions update, press centre, careers, location.
  • Sahota Solicitors - Fleet Street firm of solicitors specialising in libel. Information on what libel is, areas for victims and accused of libel, information on the firm including biography and policy as well as contact information.
  • Sonn Macmillan - Specialist criminal defence practice. Includes services and 24 hour contact details.

Property

  • Barbican Living - Building-by-building guide to the Barbican estate and its history and architecture. Photos, floor plans of flats, and legal advice by Barretts Solictors on buying property in the area.
  • Daniel Watney - Chartered surveyors providing commercial and residential advice, sales, lettings and property management.
  • Fair Landlords - Estate agents with properties for sale and to let in London and abroad.
  • first strata - Land investment specialists.
  • Hamilton Brooks - Serves residential properties in the City of London, Barbican, Moorgate, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, St Pauls and the surrounding area, and provides an online search for listed properties.
  • Hexell Wylie Chartered Surveyors - Property consultants providing specialist advice to occupiers and in particular to those in the financial markets. Includes services, properties being sought and investment guide.
  • Ingleby Trice Kennard - Chartered surveyors and valuers offering commercial property lettings, sales and management specialising in the City, Holborn and neighbouring areas. Includes service information, client list and developments.
  • London Orient Limited - Residential sales, rentals and management based in Aldgate and covering the City, Tower Hill, Shad Thames and Docklands. Details of properties for sale and rent plus contact information.
  • Scott City Residential - Specialise in City residential sales and lettings. Includes searchable database of properties.

 

Restaurants

  • Addendum - Restaurant, brasserie and bar near the Tower of London. Includes menus, location and online booking.
  • Chamberlains Seafood Restaurant - A three floor seafood restaurant in London's historic Leadenhall market.
  • City Pubs - Lists pubs located within the borough and provides reviews of some of them.
  • Just The Bridge - International cuisine created by executive chef Peter Gladwin, with online menu and wine list. Reviews and directions to the restaurant on the north bank, with views of the Millennium Bridge.
  • 1 Lombard Street - Brasserie serving modern European food at converted old banking hall in the heart of the City. Tapas, cocktail menus and map.
  • Mehek Restaurant, and Bar - Virtual tour, menus, online reservations and ordering. including takeaways.
  • Pause and Clause - 2 cocktail bars. Includes menus, locations and photo galleries.
  • Pavarotti's - Sandwich bar opposite the Bank of England, recommended for its chicken-tikka special. Some menu and location information.
  • Tipperary Irish Pub - "Irish" pub on Fleet Street. Details of history (of almost 400 years), food, articles, map and contact information.


     

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