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The order of precedence of the livery companies was decided by the Lord Mayor in 1515, following years of dispute between the companies. Controversy over the sixth place gave rise to the saying "at sixes and sevens". The Merchant Taylors and the Skinners change places every year at Easter. The first 12 Senior Companies are known as the Great Twelve. |
The Mercers CompanyThe premier livery company in the City of London. It dates back to the 13th century when livery companies (or guilds) were formed as fraternities to safeguard the interests of their members concerned with a particular trade. The Worshipful Company of BarbersThe Worshipful Company of BakersThe Worshipful Company of Wax ChandlersThe Worshipful Company of SaddlersThe Worshipful Company of CarpentersThe Worshipful Company of FarriersThe Worshipful Company of ClockmakersThe Worshipful Company of Fan MakersThe Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers
Livery Companies of London
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