A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889 With an Appendix Containing Some Account of the Blacksmiths' Company

"A Brief History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, London A.D. 1351-1889" by T. C. Noble is a historical record exploring the beginnings and growth of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, a notable London guild. The writing explores the guilds of London and their importance to the city's society through the years. The book starts by detailing the Ironmongers' Company's beginnings in 1351 and explaining its place in London's economy. Noble shows how important guilds were for trade rules, government, and community, pointing out the long relationship between Londoners and their guilds, along with the advantages and duties they came with, paving the way for a more involved study of the company's work, important members, and what it added to the city for centuries.