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Good for: the study of the history of early modern London through the lens of the livery companies and trade
Contains: Records of livery companies in early modern London over three-hundred year period, with commentary on pivotal events such as the Reformation, the Civil War, the Great Plague, and the Great Fire of London.
Dates covered: 1450-1750
Livery companies evolved from London’s medieval guilds, becoming corporations under royal charter responsible for training in their respective trades, as well as for the regulation of aspects such as wage control, labour conditions, and industry standards. The companies’ rich and varied records document the central role that these institutions played in the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the city.
Also searchable in Gale Primary Sources.