065 - The Needlemakers' Company

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS

	Arms: Vert three Needles in fess Argent each ducally crowned Or Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath of the Colours] A Moor's Head couped at the shoulders in profile proper wreathed about the temples Argent and Gules vested round the shoulders Argent in his ear a Pearl also proper Supporters: On the dexter side a Man and on the sinister side a Woman both proper each wreathed round the waist with leaves of the last in the woman's hand a Needle Argent Motto: They Sewed Fig Leaves Together And Made Themselves Aprons
These arms are self-assumed and are of no authority.

History:
After unsuccessful applications, a Charter signed by Oliver Cromwell was granted in 1656. Needlemakers moved from demolished houses on London Bridge to Redditch, where the industry is supported by prizes and awards of the honorary freedom. The Company almost disappeared in 1870 but revived with London support. The Livery numbers 225.

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