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| The '''Worshipful Company of Vintners''' is one of the ] of the ], ]. | The '''Worshipful Company of Vintners''' is one of the 108 ] of the ], ] who are the trade guild for ] of ]. | ||
| == History and origins == | == History and origins == | ||
| The Vintners Company is one of the oldest of the London liveries which received a ] in 1363. Due to the Royal Charter, the Company gained a ] over wine imports from ].<ref>{{cite web|title=About Vintners|url=http://calendarcustoms.com/articles/procession-of-the-worshipful-company-of-vintners/|work=Calendar Events|accessdate=12 May 2013}}</ref> Also, it acquired the right to sell wine without a licence, and it became the most powerful company in the wine trade. However, in 1553, it lost its right to sell wine anywhere in the country. | |||
| Up to 2006, |
Up to 2006, Vintners Company had the right to sell wine without a licence in certain areas, such as the City of London or along the route of the old ]. This right has now been abolished, but limited privileges remain.<ref></ref> | ||
| One of the more peculiar rights of the Company involves the ceremony of ]. | One of the more peculiar rights of the Company involves the ceremony of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Swann Upping|url=http://www.thamesweb.co.uk/swans/upping2.html|work=Thames Web|accessdate=12 May 2013}}</ref> | ||
| === Precedence === | |||
| The Vintners' Company ranks eleventh in the ] of Livery Companies, making it one of the "Great Twelve Livery Companies". The Company's motto is ''Vinum Exhilarat Animum'', Latin for ''Wine Cheers the Spirit''. | The Vintners' Company ranks eleventh in the ] of Livery Companies, making it one of the "Great Twelve Livery Companies". The Company's motto is ''Vinum Exhilarat Animum'', Latin for ''Wine Cheers the Spirit''. | ||
| === Location === | |||
| The Vintners Hall is situated by ], in ]. The nearby ''Garlickhythe'' was a dock where French garlic and wine were landed, from ] times. | |||
| The livery office is situated at the ], close to ],which is also home a number of other livery companies. The nearby ''Garlickhythe'' was a dock where French garlic and wine were landed, from ] times. <ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.vintryward.org.uk/Wards/Vintry/AboutTheWard/|work=Article|publisher=Vintry Ward|accessdate=12 May 2013}}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
| == Resources == | |||
| * {{cite book | title=The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London: Principally Compiled from Their Grants and Records : with an Historical Essay, and Accounts of Each Company : Including Notices and Illustrations of Metropolitan Trade and Commerce, as Originally Concentrated in Those Societies : with Attested Copies and Translations of the Companies' Charters, Volume 2 | author=William Herbert | publisher=William Herbert | year=1836 }} | * {{cite book | title=The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London: Principally Compiled from Their Grants and Records : with an Historical Essay, and Accounts of Each Company : Including Notices and Illustrations of Metropolitan Trade and Commerce, as Originally Concentrated in Those Societies : with Attested Copies and Translations of the Companies' Charters, Volume 2 | author=William Herbert | publisher=William Herbert | year=1836 }} | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| {{commons category|Worshipful Company of Vintners}} | {{commons category|Worshipful Company of Vintners}} | ||
| * | * Vinters Hall | ||
| {{Livery Companies in the City of London}} | {{Livery Companies in the City of London}} | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 12 May 2013
The Worshipful Company of Vintners is one of the 108 Livery Companies of the City of London, England who are the trade guild for purveyors of wine.
History and origins
The Vintners Company is one of the oldest of the London liveries which received a Royal Charter in 1363. Due to the Royal Charter, the Company gained a monopoly over wine imports from Gascony. Also, it acquired the right to sell wine without a licence, and it became the most powerful company in the wine trade. However, in 1553, it lost its right to sell wine anywhere in the country.
Up to 2006, Vintners Company had the right to sell wine without a licence in certain areas, such as the City of London or along the route of the old Great North Road. This right has now been abolished, but limited privileges remain.
One of the more peculiar rights of the Company involves the ceremony of Swan Upping.
Precedence
The Vintners' Company ranks eleventh in the order of precedence of Livery Companies, making it one of the "Great Twelve Livery Companies". The Company's motto is Vinum Exhilarat Animum, Latin for Wine Cheers the Spirit.
Location
The livery office is situated at the Vintry ward, close to Southwark Bridge,which is also home a number of other livery companies. The nearby Garlickhythe was a dock where French garlic and wine were landed, from medieval times.
See also
References
- "About Vintners". Calendar Events. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- Reference: "Free vintners" on the Vintners' Company website
- "Swann Upping". Thames Web. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- "History". Article. Vintry Ward. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
Resources
- William Herbert (1836). The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London: Principally Compiled from Their Grants and Records : with an Historical Essay, and Accounts of Each Company : Including Notices and Illustrations of Metropolitan Trade and Commerce, as Originally Concentrated in Those Societies : with Attested Copies and Translations of the Companies' Charters, Volume 2. William Herbert.
External links
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