Mottos and halls of the Livery Companies


The livery companies and guilds of the City of London are listed below. Most companies' mottos are double entendres or puns about their relevant trade, and many are in Latin. Where applicable, the location of the Company's livery hall is also listed.

Livery companies

Companies without liveries

CompanyMottoLanguageTranslationHallRef
Company of Watermen and LightermenAt the Commandment of our SuperiorsEnglishWatermen's Hall, St-Mary-at-Hill
Worshipful Company of Parish ClerksUnitas societatis stabilitasLatinUnity is the support of Society

Guilds and companies awaiting livery