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Upholders' Hall

 
 
Upholders' Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2018
1. Upholders' Hall Marker
Inscription.
Site of
Upholders' Hall
Destroyed in the
Great Fire 1666

 
Erected by City of London Corporation.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.
 
Location. 51° 30.731′ N, 0° 5.896′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Peter's Hill just north of Queen Victoria Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC4V 4BJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); St Paul’s Cathedral (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Change (about 150 meters away); Sunlight Wharf (about 180 meters away); St Paul's School (about 180 meters away); John Wesley (about 240 meters away); “Pavls Cross” (about 240 meters away); Temple Bar (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
 
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Upholders' Hall Marker - Wide View, Looking South down Peter's Hill image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 17, 2018
2. Upholders' Hall Marker - Wide View, Looking South down Peter's Hill
The marker is visible here mounted to the corner of the building on the left.

"The Worshipful Company of Upholders is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. "Upholder" is an archaic word for "upholsterer". In past times upholders carried out not just the manufacture and sale of upholstered goods but were cabinet makers, undertakers, soft furnishers, auctioneers and valuers. The organisation was formed on 1 March 1360 and officially incorporated by a Royal Charter granted by Charles I in the 1626. The Company originally had the right to set standards for upholstery within London, and to search, seize and destroy defective upholstery. However, over the years, the Company's power has eroded, as has the profession of upholsterers, because of the advancement of technology." - Wikipedia

 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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