048 - The Broderers' Company

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BRODERERS

	Arms: Paly of six Argent and Azure on a Fesse Gules between three Lions passant guardant Or armed and langued Gules two Broaches in saltire between as many Quills of the third Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Argent and Gules] A Hurt radiated Or and charged with a St Esprit displayed Argent beaked and membered Gules Mantling: Gules doubled Argent Supporters: On either side a Lion rampant Or guttée de sang Motto: Omnia Desuper
Granted by William Hawley, Clarenceux King of Arms, 17 August 1558.

History:
Existed in a corporate form by 1376 and received its first Charter in 1561. From early medieval times, English embroidery was famous throughout Europe. Nowadays a new Trust maintains two apprentices at the Royal School of Needlework, awards a prize at the City of London School for Girls, supports the MacIntyre Homes and helps general charities. The Livery is slightly over 100.

The former Hall existed in Gutter Lane from 1515 but was burnt in 1666. Rebuilt but little used, it was let and became a warehouse in the 19th century. It was destroyed in 1940 and the site sold in 1957.

For current contact details please go to The Livery Companies Database, which can be found on The Fishmongers' Company's website.