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The Worshipful Company of Innholders is one of the many
City Livery Companies.
Its origins lie in the medieval guilds which were formed
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the Corporation to regulate their crafts, trades or services
within the square mile.
The WCI received their first charter from Henry V111 in
1514. Seven years later they were occupying a Hall on
the present site on Dowgate Hill. The Hall was destroyed
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1666 and was rebuilt in 1670. The Hall underwent radical
repairs in the 1880's, it was badly damaged in the blitz
of 1941 and again rebuilt in 1947 - 1952.Further restoration
and modernization were completed in 1990.
From the earliest days the WCI not only controlled the
trade of innkeeping in the City but distributed funds,bequeathed
by liverymen for charitable purposes. Currently the WCI
maintains homes for the elderly and supports many charitable
projects and trusts.
www.innholders.co.uk
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