Gresham College Lectures
Gresham College has been providing free public lectures since 1597, making us London's oldest higher education institution. This podcast offers our recorded lectures that are free to access from the Gresham College website, or our YouTube channel.
Gresham College Lectures
The Livery Companies in Tudor London
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In the Sixteenth Century London developed as a major trading centre. What role did the livery companies play in this and how powerful were they in practice? Did they ultimately help or hinder the growth of the City?
This is a part of the Tudor Ports of London series celebrating the centenary of the Port of London Authority (PLA).
This is a part of the Tudor Ports of London series celebrating the centenary of the Port of London Authority (PLA).