The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers
Home Company Charitable Foundation Orthopaedic Education Young Managers The Company History Arms Treasures List Of Masters List Of Clerks Affiliations Patron Master Gallery Church Our Prayers Members' Area Contact Us	Welcome  Email Address/Username  Password The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is one of the City of London Livery Companies which was originally founded in the 17th century as a trade association for the makers of pattens. Pattens were under-shoes of wood and metal which were worn strapped beneath the shoes to raise the wearer out of the mud and effluence of the streets. With the advent of paved streets and efficient sewerage and drainage systems in the 19th century, there was no longer any need for pattens and the trade floundered. Today the Company continues to draw its membership from the City of London and the Footwear industry. The main focus of activity is in charitable works.