THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF COOPERS

Arms: Gyronny of eight Gules and Sable on a Chevron between three Abbulets Or a Royne between two Broad Axes Azure on a Chief Vert three Lilies Argent Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Or and Azure] A demi Heathcock the body Azure semée of Annulets Gold the wings Argent semée of Annulets Sable holding i nthe beak a Lily Silver slipped and leaved Vert Mantling: Azure doubled Argent Supporters: On either side a Camel gules semée of Annulets bridled Or Motto: Love as Brethren

Arms granted (Crest not blazoned) 27 September 1509 by Sir Thomas Wriothesley, Garter King of Arms, and Roger Machado, Clarenceux King of Arms; Supporters granted 1574 by Robert Cooke, Clarenceux King of arms; the whole re-exemplified 20 February 1909 by Sir Alfred Scott Scott-Gatty, Garter King of Arms.

History:
A fraternity existed by 1422 and received its first Charter in 1501. Members made standard barrels for beer, wines and spirits. The Coopers' Company and Coburn School at Upminster is supported, also needy persons in Tower Hamlets, Egham and Battersea, and Benevolent Trusts. Unusually, the whole Livery of over 250 elect Master and Wardens.

In 1522 a Hall was constructed in Basinghall Street. A timber Hall was built alongside in 1547 and lasted until 1666. The next Hall was completed in 1670 and demolished in 1865. A third Hall lasted from 1868 to 1940. The present mid-18th century house acquired in 1957 contains offices and a Court Room renovated in 1976, with E W Palmer as architect.

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

Last updated 4 January 2005
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