031 - The Plumbers' Company

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLUMBERS

Arms:: Or on a Chevron Sable between in chief a Jacob's Staff of the second between two Sounding Leads proper and in base a Water Level also Sable two Soldering Irons in saltire between on the dexter a Cutting Knife and on the sinister a Shavehook Argent
Crest:: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Or and Sable] A Fountain Argent garnished and on the top thereof an Archangel holding a Sword and Balance Or
Mantling:: Sable doubled Argent
Motto:: (Over the Arms) Jucticia Et Pax; (Below the Arms) In God Is All Our Hope
Badge:: On a Pellet a Fountain Argent garnished Or surmounted by a representation of the Archangel Michael holding in the dexter hand a Sword and in the sinister hand a Balance Or between two Sounding Leads proper

Arms and Crest granted 24 November 1588 by Robert Cooke, Clarenceux King of Arms; Badge granted 9 February 1925.

History:
Granted Orinances in 1365 and the first Charter in 1611. Medieval plumbers made glazing, cisterns and large roofs and certified lead weights. A register of plumbers was maintained until 1960. The Company is active in the building industry, sponsoring various awards and prizes. A gold medal is awarded annually. The Livery numbers about 275.

The former Hall stood in Chequer Yard, Bush Lane from 1532. After destruction in 1666 it was rebuilt, but was demolished in 1863 to make way for Cannon Street Station.

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