Worshipful Company of Paviors
The Worshipful Company of Paviors is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The Paviors were formed at some point prior to 1276; they were responsible for the paving and maintenance of London's streets. It received a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II in 2004. The Company is no longer a trade association for or a regulator of London's road constructors. Today, it focuses on the promotion of excellence in all areas of construction.[1]
Coat of Arms of the Worshipful Company of Paviors, granted in 1929 | |
Motto | God can raise to Abraham children of stones |
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Location | Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, City of London |
Date of formation | 1479 |
Company association | Road Building (Construction) |
Order of precedence | 56st |
Master of company | Hugh MacDougald |
Website | www |
The Paviors' Company ranks fifty-sixth in the order of precedence for Livery Companies.[2]
Charities and education
The Worshipful Company of Paviors supports the following charities:[3]
- Arkwright Scholarships Trust
- London Construction Academy
- Construction Youth Trust
- Paviors Hall of Road Making at the Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre
- Ironbridge Gorge Museum
- Lord Mayor's Appeal Charity
- Mansion House Scholarship Scheme
- Sherriff's and Recorder's Fund
- Guildhall School Trust
The Company also makes regular donations to St Paul's Cathedral for the United Guilds Service and to St Martin-within-Ludgate Church, where the Paviors Company's new Masters' installation ceremony takes place.
The funds come from the Paviors Company Livery Trust for Charities (Registered Charity No. 1102885) and from fund-raising events.
Affiliations
The Paviors are affiliated with various groups and organizations.[4]
- Frigate HMS Argyll
- Third Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment
- 29(R) Squadron of the RAF
- Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre
- Paviors Lodge Number 5646[5]
References
- "Worshipful Company of Paviors Charity & Education". Worshipful Company of Paviors.
- "Guild of Scholars – Livery Companies (in Order of Precedence)". Guild of Scholars.
- "Worshipful Company of Paviors – Charities and Education". Worshipful Company of Paviors.
- "Worshipful Company of Paviors – Affiliations". Worshipful Company of Paviors.
- "Paviors Lodge Number 5646", paviorslodge.org.uk