047 - The Stationers' and Newspaper Makers' Company

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF STATIONERS AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS

	Arms: Azure on a Chevron between three Books with clasps all Or an Eagle Volant Gules with a Nimbus Or between two Roses Gules leaved Vert in chief issuing out of a Cloud proper radiated Or a Holy Spirit wings displayed Argent with a Nimbus Or Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath of the Colours] An Eagle wings expanded with a Diadem above its head perched on a Book fessewise all Or Supporters: On either side an Angel proper vested Argent mantled Azure winged and blowing a Trumpet Or Motto: Verbum Dei Manet In Aeternum
Arms granted 6 September 1557 by Sir Gilbert Dethick, Garter King of Arms; Crest and Supporters granted 30 July 1951.

History:
A Brotherhood was established in 1403 and chartered in 1557. It controlled publication of books which until 1911 were registered at Stationers' Hall. The Livery of 450 is totally connected with the trade. The Company's School (1858) moved to Hornsey in 1895. Trade and general charities are supported, also travelling scholarships.

The present site off Ludgate Hill was bought in 1611. This was burned in 1666, rebuilt by 1673, and refronted in 1800 by Robert Mylne. A wing was rebuilt in 1888. Having suffered severely in the Second World War the Hall was restored in 1950-6 with Geoffrey Gurney as architect. The dining capacity is 183.

Web site: www.stationers.org

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