About Us

The Carpenters' Company is a City of London Livery Company. It received its first royal charter in 1477, and was granted a coat of arms in 1466.

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History

The history of the Carpenters’ Company goes back over 700 years, with the first written reference a mention of a Master Carpenter in the City of London’s records of 1271.

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Carpenters’ Hall

The Carpenters’ Company has been based on London Wall since its first Hall was built there in 1429. Since that time, there have been three Halls. The current Hall was opened in 1960.

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Craft Activities

The Carpenters’ Company is committed to supporting, promoting and encouraging woodworking crafts and those working in the profession.

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Contact Us

For directions, general enquires and details about charitable grants, membership and our history.

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Members’ Area

Login to view your committee papers, company calendar and other features.

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Education

The Carpenters’ Company has ongoing relationships with various educational institutions including the Building Crafts College in Stratford.

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Latest News

The Big Sleep – Raising funds for Alabare

Our Clerk, Colonel Ralph Arundell, is taking part in the Alabaré Big Sleep at St Paul’s on Fri 26th June to raise funds to help break the cycle of veteran homelessness. You can find […]

Thomas Mole 2019/20 Osborne Scholar plays Billy Budd at Glyndebourne 2026

Billy Budd at Glyndebourne We are excited to share the news that Thomas is currently in the finalstretch of his contract as a principal baritone at the Bayerische Staatsoper inMunich. […]