The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers is one of the Great Twelve livery companies of the

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, incorporated under a

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in 1463.

History

The Ironmongers, who were originally known as the Ferroners, were incorporated under a

in 1463. The Company's original association with iron merchants, however, has lessened, especially due to the movement of the industry from Southern England to the North, where

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has been more readily available. The Company today is primarily a charitable institution. The Company ranks tenth in the

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of the City of London's livery companies; it is therefore one of the "Great Twelve City Livery Companies". The Company's motto is ''God Is Our Strength''.

Ironmongers' Hall

Ironmongers' Hall is the home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers. It is located in

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in the

. The first hall, dating back to 1457, was in Fenchurch Street; it was rebuilt in 1587 and rebuilt again in 1745 on the same site. The third hall was destroyed on 7 July 1917 by a bomb dropped during

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. The present Hall stands on land which was bought in 1922: construction work, which was undertaken by Holland, Hannen & Cubitts,Cubitts 1810 - 1975, published 1975 started that year and the Hall was opened on 17 June 1925.

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* Great Twelve City Livery Companies Corporatism Barbican Estate 1463 establishments in England {{London-stub