The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Cordwainers. 27.
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The company of cordwainers, or shoemakers, was at incorporated by king Henry VI. in the year of his reign, by the name of cordwainers and coblers; the latter of which names was at that time far from being contemptible, as it signified not only a shoemaker, but a dealer in shoes; nor does it appear that the word shoemaker was then in use. | |
The cordwainers had a privilege, or at least a custom, beyond other tradesmen, to sit and sell their shoes on Sundays. | |
Since the original incorporation, the company have obtained a fresh charter, by which they are now called, It is a livery company. They have a handsome hall in . | |