Q&A
First of all, I think you’d better tell us who you are!
We are a City of London Livery Company, one of 110. Ours was founded in 1299, when there were two main boatbuilding factions in London, one in Rotherhithe and the other, which prevailed, in the city. These days, the livery companies are essentially philanthropic organisations that donate to and assist relevant causes. Unlike in most livery companies, our members are all relevant to the marine industry.
No lawyers masquerading as grocers then?
