Company Archive

The Clothworkers’ Company Archive preserves and makes available for research the historic records of The Clothworkers’ Company from its foundation in 1528 to the present day. These Court minutes, Royal Charters, apprenticeship and Freedom registers, Wardens’ accounts, title deeds, photographs, architectural plans, publications, press cuttings, notes and ephemera chronicle the development and administration of The Company over time and shed light on key events in its long history.

Silver vase

PLATE

With one of the oldest and finest collections in the City of London, we also actively commission contemporary silver.
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Tapestry painting

Tapestries

With three 18th-century tapestries, we also own a stunning contemporary one designed by Chris Ofili CBE.
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Bookbinding

Bookbindings

Our designer bookbindings represent the best of craftsmanship and innovative design.
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Painting of a man

Paintings

We own portraits of Clothworkers from the 16th century onwards and a small selection of other paintings.
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Clock

Clocks

We have a small but fine collection of clocks, from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Silver ornament