Worshipful Company of Dyers

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Dyers' Company
The current hall, designed by Charles Dyer in 1839–40, at 10–13 Dowgate Hill
MottoDa Gloriam Deo
Latin for Give Glory to God
LocationDyers' Hall, Dowgate Hill, City of London
Date of formation12th-century guild
1471 royal charter
Company associationDyeing
Order of precedence13th
Websitewww.dyerscompany.co.uk

The Worshipful Company of Dyers is one of the

Swan Upping along the River Thames
.

The Dyers' Company ranks thirteenth in the

order of precedence of Livery Companies
. The company's motto is Da Gloriam Deo, Latin for "Give Glory to God".

Current activities

Dyers' Company flag during Swan Upping

The activities of the company are focused on the development of dyeing techniques and the support of various charitable causes.

almshouses built between 1939 and 1971, in the Northgate area of Crawley, West Sussex.[2] In education, the company is associated with several schools including Boutcher School, Norwich School and St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School.[3]

Dyers' Hall

The hall of the Dyers was originally located west of London Bridge, but was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. The current hall, designed by Charles Dyer and constructed in 1839–40, is at 10–13 Dowgate Hill in the City of London.[4]

Coat of arms

The blazon for the coat of arms is: Sable, a chevron engrailed argent, between three bags of madder of the last, corded or. Crest, on a wreath of the colours, three sprigs of a graintree erect vert, fructed gules. Supporters, two panthers incensed rampant guardant argent, spotted various colours, fire issuing from their ears and mouths proper, both ducally crowned or.[5]

Gallery

  • Worshipful Company of Dyers: Da Gloriam Deo (Give Glory to God)
    Worshipful Company of Dyers: Da Gloriam Deo (Give Glory to God)
  • Worshipful Company of Dyers: Da Gloriam Deo (Give Glory to God)
    Worshipful Company of Dyers: Da Gloriam Deo (Give Glory to God)

References

  1. ^ "Home". The Worshipful Company of Dyers. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Conservation Area Statement: Dyers Company Almshouses Conservation Area". Crawley Borough Council. December 1998. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Schools". The Worshipful Company of Dyers. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  4. ISBN 978-1-108-02806-6
    .
  5. ^ "The Arms of the Company". The Worshipful Company of Dyers. Retrieved 4 July 2023.

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