Masters' Badges of the City of London Livery Companies
Masters' Badges of the City of London Livery Companies

Author: Richard Goddard

Publisher: Phillimore

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781860777271

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Masters' Badges of the City of London Livery Companies by Richard Goddard traces the history of the badges of office worn by the Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff of the City's Livery Companies. Each of the 108 Livery Company badges plus the Parish Clerks and the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames is described and pictured.

London Walks: London Stories
London Walks: London Stories

Author: David Tucker

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2009-02-05

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0753520095

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London Walks is the award-winning original walking tour company. Written by the expert and knowledgeable guides who lead the walks, London Stories is the perfect way to discover the rich history of London and its hidden gems, including: Sinister London - haunted London and Jack the Ripper. Literary London - from Shakespeare to Dickens. Public Houses - the old pubs of Soho. Mystery and Secrets - the city's hidden past. A Tale of Two Cities - Westminster and the Square Mile. Perfect for tourists who want to experience London life beyond Trafalgar Square as well as for Londoners keen to step off the Circle Line and discover the secrets on their own doorstep, London Stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the capital's rich history. With photos, maps and illustrations to bring the stories to life, London Stories is for those who love London, written by those who know it best.

Gloves and Glove-making
Gloves and Glove-making

Author: Mike Redwood

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-02-25

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1784421472

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From workaday marigolds to hand-wear custom crafted for the Queen, gloves perform many functions – insulation from the cold, protection from injury, and even ceremonial roles. Gloves have been used since prehistoric times, but in Britain their use as formal and fashion items took off during Elizabeth I's reign, and played a surprisingly significant cultural role well into the nineteenth century. They were often given as precious gifts, used in coronation ceremonies, sent to indicate assent, or even to offer a formal challenge. This beautifully illustrated history, published in association with the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London, delves into the glove's place in history, offers detailed descriptions of their production in the artisanal workshop and on the factory floor, and also tells the fascinating story of the closely guarded privileges of the glove-makers' guilds.