The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers is one of the
Livery Companies of the
City of London
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. The Lightmongers, or sellers of
electric lights, were organised into the Guild of Lightmongers in 1967. The Guild became a Livery Company in 1984. The Company promotes the lighting industry by awarding prizes and scholarships. Also, it is an institution that supports general charities.
The Lightmongers' Company ranks ninety-sixth in the
order of precedence
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for Livery Companies. Its motto is ''Dominus Illuminatio Mea Et Salus Mea'', Latin for ''The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation'', and its Church is
St Botolph’s-without-Aldgate.
References
External links
*http://www.lightmongers.co.uk/
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1984 establishments in England
Lightmongers
Organizations established in 1984
Lighting