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Reference NumberI/GOL
LevelFonds
TitleEstate records of the Goldsmiths' Company
Date(s)1673-1909
DescriptionThe title and estate records relate the properties owned by the Goldsmiths' Company in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, detailing their leasing and licensing.

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AdminHistoryThe Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths is one of the twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. It received its first charter in 1327 from Edward III. The Company had responsibility for the quality of gold and silver items and founded Goldsmith's College. The company had extensive estates in the modern borough of Tower Hamlets, which they leased to raise money.
RelatedMaterialThe main Goldsmith's Company archive is held at the library at Goldsmith's Hall.
Estate records are held at other archives including The London Archives, Sheffield City Archives and London University: Senate House Library.
SubjectGuilds and companies
Land and estates
ArchNoteCatalogued by Mark Ballard, October-November 2014.
Access StatusOpen
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