The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters is one of the
Livery Companies of the
City of London
The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic centre and constitutes, alongside Canary Wharf, the primary central business district (CBD) of London. It constituted most of London f ...
. It was incorporated by
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell (25 April 15993 September 1658) was an English politician and military officer who is widely regarded as one of the most important statesmen in English history. He came to prominence during the 1639 to 1651 Wars of the Three K ...
in 1657, with a
Royal Charter
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from Charles II in 1663. It was granted livery status in 1713. For a period it had its own hall in Red Cross Street, however for various reasons it was sold.
The Framework Knitters' Company ranks sixty-fourth in the
order of precedence
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for Livery Companies. Its motto is ''Speed, Strength and Truth United''.
It maintains almshouses known as the Cottage Homes in Oadby, Leicestershire - and has an active bursary awards scheme for up-and-coming students in fashion and textiles.
Quarterly dinners are held, normally at Mansion House or Livery Halls within the square mile of the City of London. These are well attended with guests including the Lord Mayor of London and the Sheriffs.
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Framework Knitters
1657 establishments in England
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