Worshipful Company of Dyers

Dyers' Company
The current hall, designed by Charles Dyer in 1839–40, at 10–13 Dowgate Hill
MottoDa Gloriam Deo
Latin for Give Glory to God
LocationDyers' Hall, Dowgate Hill, City of London
Date of formation12th-century guild
1471 royal charter
Company associationDyeing
Order of precedence13th
Websitewww.dyerscompany.co.uk

The Worshipful Company of Dyers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The Dyers' Guild existed in the twelfth century; it received a Royal Charter in 1471. It originated as a trade association for members of the dyeing industry but is now mainly a charitable institution. Each year the company participates in the ceremony of Swan Upping along the River Thames.

The Dyers' Company ranks thirteenth in the order of precedence of Livery Companies. The company's motto is Da Gloriam Deo, Latin for "Give Glory to God".


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