THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF TURNERS

	Arms: Azure a Catherine Wheel between two Columns Or in chief an Imperial Crown Or and in base a Hatchet fesswise to the sinister head downwards Argent handled Or Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Or and Azure] The figure of St Catherine crowned Or wearing a mantle Azure furred Ermine holding in the dexter hand a Catherine Wheel Or and in the sinister a Sword Argent hilted Or the point downwards [dressed in a Pink Gown beneath her Azure Mantle with a Gold Girdle about the waist and a Nimbus around her crowned head] Mantling: Gules doubled Argent Motto: By Faith I Obteigne
Granted 17 December 1634 by Sir Richard St George, Clarenceux King of Arms.

History:
A Society received Ordinances in 1478 and the Company its first Charter in 1604. Turners made wooden cups, platters and ale measures, as well as furniture and machine tools. The modern Livery of about 170 includes many engineers. Numerous engineering, woodworking and design awards are made and financial help is given to a number of charities.

A former Hall stood in Philpot Lane from 1591. This was destroyed in 1666 but rebuilt in 1670. It was given up in 1737 and a new Hall acquired in College Hill. This was sold in 1766 and not replaced.

Web site: www.rpturners.co.uk/aboutco.html

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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