First published in 1889, this detailed history of the Worshipful Company of Skinners provides a fascinating glimpse into the traditions and culture of one of London's oldest and most prestigious guilds. The author, James Foster Wadmore, offers a rich and nuanced analysis of the social, political, and cultural contexts that gave rise to the company, as well as the traditions and practices that have sustained it over the centuries.

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