Worshipful Company of Woolmen – The Oldest Livery Company Devoted to the Wool Industry

Welcome to
the Woolmen

The Woolmen Today

The Worshipful Company of Woolmen is one of the oldest of the Livery Companies of the City of London tracing its roots to 1180.

History

Our Company grew out of the ancient guild which regulated the wool trade.

The Woolmen Charity

We promote the wool industry, and support research into appropriate veterinary practices and education relevant to the wool industry.

Upcoming Events

See our forthcoming events.

22

Sep, 21

RUAS Balmoral Show

Guildhall, London

26

September

Sheep Drive & Livery Fair - Southwark Bridge

28

September

Election of the Lord Mayor 2021

11:00am
Guildhall, London

Election of Lord Mayor on 29th September 2021 at Guildhall followed by lunch at Painter Stainers' Hall

See all Events

The 2021 London Bridge Sheep Drive on Sunday 26th September 2021

Latest News

All the latest from the Livery.

22 April, 2021

CHARITY LAUNCH

On 21st April 2021 the Woolmen launched their new charity organisation at the Re-installation Dinner - The Woolmens Company Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Read more to see videos of some of our wonderful award winners....

19 March, 2021

THE BENEFITS OF WOOL

There is no substitute for wool......

19 November, 2020

CAROLS FOR THE CITY

The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman William Russell, invites you to a very special Carol Service, organised by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists and the VOCES8 Foundation.