041 - The Joiners' and Ceilers' Company

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF JOINERS AND CEILERS

	Arms: Gules a Chevron Argent between in chief two Pairs of Compasses extended at the points and in base a Sphere Or on a Chief of the second a Pale Azure between two Roses of the field barbed and seeded proper the Pale charged with an Escallop also of the second Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Or and Azure] A demi Savage proper wreathed about the head and waist with Leaves Vert holding in the dexter hand over the shoulder a Tilting Spear Or headed Argent Mantling: Gules doubled Argent Motto: Join Loyalty With Liberty
Arms, Crest and Motto granted 10 April 1571. The arms were entered at the Visitation of 1568. Supporters granted 1995.

History:
Joiners made wooden glued joints such as mortice and tenon and use wood pins, whereas carpenters use only nails. Ceilers are wood carvers. A Guild was formed in 1375 and received a Charter in 1571. The Livery of over 100 supports the City and Guilds of London Institute and the Building Crafts Training School.

The former Hall in Upper Thames Street was built between 1518 and 1551 and burnt in 1666. It was rebuilt and again burnt in 1694. The next Hall of 1696 was let in 1799 but once more burnt in 1811. It was rebuilt as a warehouse but destroyed in 1940. The site was sold.

Web site: www.joinersandceilers.co.uk

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