An Old City Company: A Sketch of the History and Conditions of the Skinners' Company of London

The author, writing from a long personal association and former office, expands a society paper into a concise institutional history that combines archival detail with reminiscence. It traces the company's medieval origins, chartered privileges, corporate name and heraldry, and ritual ties to the Corpus Christi feast, while describing governance, estate management, charitable trusts, schools, and awards. Chapters rebut contemporary criticisms of livery companies, emphasize responsible stewardship of funds, and portray membership as a congenial network of educated men committed to public and private benefactions.