An Old City Company: A Sketch of the History and Conditions of the Skinners' Company of London

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sebastian, Lewis Boyd, 1852-1926

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"An Old City Company: A Sketch of the History and Conditions of the Skinners' Company of London" by Lewis Boyd Sebastian is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the history and contemporary significance of the Skinners' Company, one of the ancient Livery Companies of London, exploring its origins, governance, and contributions to the city and its members. The work was originally presented to the Sette of Odd Volumes in 1902, indicating the author's personal connection to the organization and its traditions. The content of the book outlines the origins of the Skinners' Company, tracing its establishment back to the medieval period when the Company received its first Royal Charter. It describes the various roles and responsibilities of its members, the governance structure, and the customs associated with the Company, including the election process for its key positions. Furthermore, the text delves into the social and charitable contributions made by the Skinners', highlighting their involvement in education, health, and public welfare throughout London's history. By intertwining anecdotes, historical documents, and personal reflections, Sebastian captures the pride and significance of the Skinners' Company within the broader context of London's civic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-11