The Worshipful Company of Weavers is the most ancient of the Livery Companies in the

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. It existed in the year 1130, and was perhaps formed earlier. The company received a

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in 1155. At present, the Company retains a connection to textiles through its contributions to the textile industry. It has, however, like most other Livery Companies, evolved into a charitable institution rather than remaining a trade association. The Company ranks forty-second in the

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of the Livery Companies. Its motto is ''Weave Truth With Trust''. Members of the Livery elect annually an Upper Bailiff who bears an ancient title unique to the Weavers' Company, and a Renter Bailiff. Previous Upper Bailiffs have included: *

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1926–1927 and 1939–1940 *

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1931–32 * Sir

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1934–35 *

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The Worshipful Company of WeaversGuide to the Worshipful Company of Weavers Charter, 1707, copy circa 1745
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Weavers Weaver or Weavers may refer to: Activities * A person who engages in weaving fabric Animals * Various birds of the family Ploceidae * Crevice weaver spider family * Orb-weaver spider family * Weever (or weever-fish) Arts and entertainment ...

12th-century establishments in England