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

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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.

03

Nov, 21

Open Evening Old Shades Wine Bar

6:00pm
Guildhall, London

Wednesday 3rd November 2022

12

November

Silent Ceremony Admission of the Lord Mayor

13

November

Court Dinner

6:30pm
Guildhall, London

INVITATION TO COURT ASSISTANTS AND STEWARDS ONLY

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

Latest News

All the latest from the Livery.

3 October, 2021

SHEEP DRIVE 2021

Now in its 9th year, the annual Sheep Drive took place on Sunday 26th September 2021 on Southwark Bridge

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......