Worshipful Company of Skinners

The Worshipful Company of Skinners (known as The Skinners' Company) is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. It was originally an association of fur traders. It has evolved into an educational and charitable institution, supporting schools such as Tonbridge School and The Judd School in Tonbridge, Kent in the United Kingdom.

Related Topics:
Livery Companies - City of London - Tonbridge School - The Judd School - Tonbridge - Kent - United Kingdom

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Under an order issued by the Lord Mayor of London in the 15th century, the Company ranks in sixth or seventh place (making it one of the "Great Twelve City Livery Companies") in the order of precedence of the Livery Companies, alternating annually with the Merchant Taylors' Company. This may have been the origin of the phrase "At sixes and sevens".

Related Topics:
15th century - Livery Companies - Merchant Taylors' Company - At sixes and sevens

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The Company's motto is To God Only Be All Glory.

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