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Under an order issued by mayor Robert Billesden in 1484, the Company ranks in sixth or seventh place (making it one of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies) in the
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It has a major interest in charitable support for the elderly and isolated in Inner London, as well as for people living with disabilities. It is a major provider of
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A historical catalogue of the pictures, herse-cloths & tapestry at Merchant taylors' hall with a list of the sculptures & engravings
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and is the principal sponsor and organiser of the prestigious biannual "Golden Shears" competition for aspiring young tailors.
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in Sandy Lodge and St John's Preparatory School in Northwood, both in Hertfordshire, and is associated with
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in Hampshire, a school and college for children with physical disabilities.
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and has plans to develop brand new accommodation for local elderly people.
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in Northwood, which is considered its 'sister school', and supports an
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Guild and Fraternity of St John the Baptist in the City of London
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in 1327, confirmed by later charters in 1408, 1503 and 1719.
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Merchant Taylors' Girls' School
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Foyle and Londonderry College
Wallingford School

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