THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FRUITERERS

Arms of the Fruiterers' Company
Arms:
Azure on a Mount in base Vert the Tree of Paradise environed with the Serpent between Adam and Eve all proper
Motto:
Arbor Vitae Christus, Fructus Per Fidem Gustamus
These arms are self-assumed and are of no authority.

History:
After a mention in 1292, the Company received Ordinances in 1463 and its first Charter in 1605. It inspected all fruit entering the City and assessed the duty. Over half the present Livery of about 260 is associated with the trade. Support is given to East Malling Research Station, Wye College and similar bodies.

Web site: www.fruiterers.org.uk

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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