MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY
One of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London
Merchant Taylors’ Company is a flourishing community dedicated to fellowship, education, and philanthropy
Rooted in History, Driven by Purpose
The Merchant Taylors’ Company began as the regulator and trade guild for tailoring and its allied crafts in medieval London. As the world evolved, so too did the Company. Today, it stands as a dynamic grant-making organisation, where members unite to make a meaningful difference through volunteering, fundraising, and offering their time and expertise to causes that create lasting, transformative impact.
Creating Change That Endures
Merchant Taylors is committed to driving positive change. We work closely with charities and community organisations to support initiatives that uplift lives and strengthen communities. Discover how we collaborate with partners to make a difference.
Empowering Through Education
From individual scholarships and bursaries to programme sponsorships and support for further education, we believe in the power of learning to unlock potential. Learn more about how we help individuals thrive through education.
A Living Legacy
With a heritage that spans centuries—surviving fires, wars, political upheavals, and plagues—the Merchant Taylors’ Company remains a vibrant, forward-looking community. Our members are deeply engaged in every aspect of Company life, united by a shared history and a unique connection to the City of London and beyond.
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A Royal Visit to Merchant Taylors’ Hall Last week, we were delighted and honoured to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO to Merchant Taylors’ Hall. The Master, Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons, greeted His Royal Highness before he met members of the Company and enjoyed a specially curated tour of the Hall. With the Duke’s well-known passion for architecture in mind, highlights included: the beautifully renovated Western Entrance, recently conserved hearse cloths, and the oldest working kitchen in London, still in use today! A very fitting way to mark the Western Entrance’s re-opening. A particularly poignant moment came when the Duke was also shown the Book of Honorary Freemen, a vellum book produced by the Company in the 17th century, which records the names of Kings and notable honorary Freemen of the Company from its foundation in 1327. We looked at the lists of Kings and Nobles, the signature of the Duke of Wellington, the Queen Mother and the Duke of Gloucester’s father, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester. We are deeply grateful for His Royal Highness’s visit and his enduring interest in heritage and craftsmanship. #MerchantTaylors #RoyalVisit #DukeOfGloucester #CityHeritage #LiveryCompanies #ArchitectureLovers
***Award-Winning Garden*** We’re thrilled to announce that Merchant Taylors’ Hall has won the Enclosed Courtyard Garden category at this year’s Flowers in the City Summer Competition. Hosted at the stunning Mansion House by Lady Mayoress Florence King, the ceremony celebrated the best of City horticulture. Our serene courtyard, designed and maintained by Liveryman Annette Bull and supported by Company Surveyor Nigel Gammon, was honoured by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners for its beauty and creativity. Thank you to the @gardenliveryco, the judges, Annette and everyone who creates beauty in our urban spaces through floral displays in courtyards, gardens, window boxes, atria, and roof gardens creating an uplifting impact for everyone in the City of London. #FlowersInTheCity #MerchantTaylorsHall #CityGardens #CourtyardGarden #AwardWinning #UrbanOasis #GardenDesign #HistoricLondon
The Merchant Taylors’ Great XII Pub Quiz Team, finished 2nd this year, only a few points behind this year’s champions, the Vintners’ Company. The art round was a lot of fun and Freeman Shaun Miller showed off his artistic prowess. Thank you to the Clothworkers’ Company, who hosted the event at Drapers’ Hall earlier in the week. Looking forward to next year! #fellowship #quiz #teamwork #livery
