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Quarterly Gules and Azure in the first and fourth quarters a Leopard's Face Or in the second and third quarters a Covered Cup and in chief two Round Buckles the tongues fesswise points to the dexter all of the
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The Goldsmiths’ Company supports two large educational initiatives, providing funding for a science initiative in primary schools created by
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In 2012 the Goldsmiths’ Centre, a space for workshops, exhibitions and events, and education including apprentice training, opened in
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In July 2017, the Goldsmiths' Company announced it was to become a founding partner of the new
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One of the few Livery Companies today playing a formal role in its ancient trade, it oversees
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The Register of the Goldsmiths' Company: Deeds and Documents, c. 1190 to c. 1666
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The Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Goldsmiths of the City of London
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being officially inspected and marked at Goldsmiths' Hall in the
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for those wishing to research goldsmithing, silversmithing and
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The third and present Goldsmiths' Hall in the late 19th century
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Goldsmiths' arms
hallmark
gold
Goldsmiths' Hall
London EC2
Gold
silversmithing
Prime Warden
thegoldsmiths.co.uk

Great Twelve Livery Companies
City of London
Goldsmiths' Hall
London EC2
company
Royal Charter
precedence
motto
Latin

medieval
guild
goldsmith
trade
hallmarking
precious metals
City of London

almshouses

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