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# The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers

The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/blog/)
- [London Marathon 2025](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/london-marathon-2025/) - Our runners all completed the London Marathon within their target times and all had a memorable and fun time doing so'¦ Every year we have a number of runners drawn from the ranks of the Pattenmakers, our wider family and the charities we support. The Marathon appeal enables us to support our charities. On April

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- [Home](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/) - The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is a City of London Livery Company which was awarded its Royal Charter in 1670, but the Company is first recorded as a trade association for the makers of pattens in 1379 and the trade itself dates from the 12th century or earlier.
- [Becoming a Member](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/how-to-join/) - Why Join? We are a friendly, mid-sized Livery Company with the aims of encouraging fellowship within our community, providing a range of stimulating and fun events for our members to enjoy, facilitating the continued success of our associated trades, raising funds and providing support for our chosen charities/good causes, playing an active part in City
- [Future Leader FM Award 2027](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/future-leader-fm-award-2027/) - The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is one of the historic Livery Companies of the City of London with its origins dating back to the 14th century. In recent years the Company has become the Livery home of the facilities management industry and of professionals from across the built environment sector in addition to its traditional
- [Contact](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/contact/) - Please contact The Clerk with all enquiries We’d especially like to hear from those that we have provided awards or bursaries to over the years that we may have lost contact with. To those that we have supported at Schools and to our past Choristers and those that have been funded on orthopaedic footwear courses
- [List of Masters](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/list-of-masters/) - The following is a list of all Past Masters of the livery, from 1672 to the present day. 1670-71 Samuel Grainger (or Granger) 1672-74 James Bayly 1675-79 Frances Grincell (or Grinsell, Greenesoll, Grimsell) 1680 James Gray 1681 Richard Holder (or Houlder) 1682 Robert Biddle 1683 Hugh Worrall (or Wyrrell, Worrell) 1684 Robert Miller 1685 Bartholomew
- [Events](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/events/) - The Livery organises four formal Dinners a year culminating in the Grand Banquet at the Mansion House in January. One of the advantages of us not having our own Hall is that we can enjoy the different delights of many of the Liveries that do have their own Halls. The two trade sectors we support
- [Contact](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/contact-2/) - Please contact The Clerk with all enquiries The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers E: clerk@pattenmakers.co.uk Error: Contact form not found.
- [Fund Raising](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/fund-raising/)
- [Military Affiliations](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/affiliations/) - Since Tudor times the City has been obliged to provide Trained Bands of soldiers for the defence of the realm and the City in particular. These soldiers, mainly found from apprentices of the Livery Companies, were mustered during the threat of a Spanish invasion in the reign of Queen Elizabeth the first. Trained Bands fought
- [Footwear](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/footwear/) - The Company’s heritage is based in the Footwear industry although our original trade ceased to exist 150 years ago. Although was somewhat re-invented with the galosh industry during the 1920s. At that stage, we became embedded in the full breadth of the shoe sector which at that point was primarily a manufacturing one but which
- [Facilities Management](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/facilities-management/) - Over 30 years ago, Past Master Ian Scarr-Hall introduced the Company to the fascinating world of Facilities Management, a growing and important part of the broader built environment industry. This sector is rapidly growing as outsourcing becomes more established as a way of managing modern businesses Facilities management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines
- [Company Structure](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/company-structure/) - Chairman Purpose Court Master All decisions Honorary Court Senior Past Master Past Masters who have left the court Past Masters Senior Past Master Selection of Master, Wardens and Court Members Finance and General Purposes Committee Master Finance and all other matters other than Charity Investment Past Master Nick Andrews Investment decisions Admission Committee Upper Warden
- [Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/inter-livery-charity-clay-shoot/) - The last Annual Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot www.interliveryshoot.com took place Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May 2026 at The West London Shooting School – Northolt. It is an event where the Livery Companies of the City of London go head to head, fielding their best guns in an enjoyable days shooting. The purpose of
- [Application Process](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/notes-for-proposal/) - All applicants for admission to the Freedom and Livery of the Company must be proposed and seconded by Members of the Livery who have known them for at least two years and can vouch for them personally. If it is not possible to fulfil these requirements please contact the Clerk. Proposal of a Candidate
- [Charitable Giving](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charitable-giving/) - This year the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers foundation will be donating almost a £100K to the individuals and charities that we support and that is only made possible by the money donated by our liveryman, and the fundraising that we do, such as the London Landmark Half Marathon, the London Marathon and the Pilgrims Bike
- [Pilgrims Bike Ride](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/pilgrims-bike-ride-2/) - The inaugural Pilgrims bike ride was such a success in 2021 its become an annual event to raise money for our charitable foundation to be distributed to the various chairites we support. More information can be found on the Charities in Action page Against the backdrop of several successful charity rides to Dr Martens (Wollasten)
- [Future Leaders Awards](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/future-leaders-awards/) - The Pattenmakers renewed their ancient links with the Footwear Industry just over 40 years ago. Consistent with the ethos of the London guilds to train their apprentices, the Young Managers Award Scheme was conceived by Past Master Richard Paice to encourage ambitious future leaders to compete for a Pattenmakers’ award. Award Background The Young Managers
- [Videos, Webinars and Podcasts](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/webinars/) - Pattenmakers Podcast – Join the Master in conversation with members and guests to learn about the history of the Pattenmakers and our relevance as an ancient company in the modern world. Click here to subscribe to the podcast. You can re-watch our webinars & events or download the presentations at anytime. About The Pattenmakers About
- [Future Leaders Award 2026](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/future-leaders-footwear-award-2026/) - Rewarding emerging managerial talent in the footwear industry For young managers between the ages of 21 and 32, this prestigious award recognises and rewards talent across all sectors of the footwear industry. The award winner receives substantial funding from the Pattenmakers for a bespoke training and development programme which aims to improve their skills
- [Friends Scheme](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/friends-scheme/) - The Friends is intended as a two-year introduction to the Pattenmakers following which a person may either apply, having got to know a number of Pattenmakers from which number they will have a Proposer and a Seconder, or withdraw with no implications on either side. The Offer of Friendship will apply only to intending candidates
- [About The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/about-the-worshipful-company-of-pattenmakers-full-video/) - Please watch the full speeches below. David Emanuel – Full Speech Mike Packham – Full Speech Chris Steers and Colin Harris – Full Speech Past Master Keith Bottomley – Full Speech Lord Deben – Full Speech Sophia Lee – Full Speech
- [Footwear Education & Training](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/footwear_education__training/) - We are delighted to announce that the next cycle of our online training course 'The Pattenmaker's Certificate in Bespoke Orthpaedic Footwear' is now open to new applicants. The course begins in October 2026 and will be delivered by Liveryman Bill Bird from the Bespoke Orthopaedic Footwear School. Bill is one of the most respected and
- [Master](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/master/) - The Master Pattenmaker, Jane Wilson One of the ancient Livery Companies, the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers’ original trade has long disappeared, but it is now closely affiliated to the footwear sector. Jane has over 40 years’ experience in the footwear industry, developing and expanding global consumer brands, many of which have become established household
- [Corporate and Individual Supporters](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/corporate-and-individual-supporters/) - We are grateful to our Supporters whose support plays an important role in sustaining the life of the Pattenmakers’ Company. Through their generosity, our events—from formal dinners to charitable gatherings—remain accessible, welcoming, and true to our traditions. Our supporters include both individual Liverymen and their organisations who share a commitment to the Company’s values and
- [London Marathon](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/london-marathon/) - Our runners all completed the London Marathon within their target times and all had a memorable and fun time doing so’¦ Every year we have a number of runners drawn from the ranks of the Pattenmakers, our wider family and the charities we support. The Marathon appeal enables us to support our charities. On 26
- [Fund Raising](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/fund-raising/) - The Pattenmakers Company Charitable Foundation The Foundation is the charitable arm of The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, a City of London Livery Company founded in 1670. Pattens were small platforms worn under shoes to lift the wearer and their footwear out of the mud of city streets. The craft of pattenmaking dates from at least
- [The DMRC Cafe](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/the-dmrc-cafe/) - SPECIAL PATTENMAKERS CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING PROJECT FOR THE DMRC CAFE, PART OF OUR FOUNDATION’S CHARITABLE CAUSES The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is raising funds for a very special cause The DMRC Cafe at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, DMRC, at Stanford Hall, Loughborough. The Pattenmakers is one of the oldest Guilds in the City of
- [Fundraise With Us](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/fundraise-with-us/) - Would you like to organise your own fundraising activity for the Pattenmaker's Charity? Whether it's a sponsored challenge, a bake sale, a quiz night or something completely different, we'd love to hear from you. How it works: 1. Tell us your idea - Email us at fundraising@pattenmakers.co.uk. Tell us what you would like to do
- [London Landmarks Half Marathon](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/london-landmarks-half-marathon/) - The London Landmarks Half Marathon is London's only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. The route takes runners past famous landmarks, hidden gems and plenty of entertainment along the way. In 2026, the Pattenmakers have secured four charity places for this fantastic event. Event date: Sunday
- [Members' Shop](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/members-shop/) - Out of the Mud: £25 + p&p Out of the Mud is a history of the Pattenmakers, the result of over two years of detailed research by the writing team of Assistant Steve Huxham and Liveryman Dr. Stephen Cribb. It is a substantial publication of 288 pages with nearly 180 illustrations (many never seen
- [Fundraising Events](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/fundraising-events/) - Stay up to date with our latest fundraising events and activities. Whether you want to take part, support a participant, or simply find out more, this is where you’ll find everything you need. London Marathon 2026 Every year we have a number of runners drawn from the ranks of the Pattenmakers. The Marathon appeal enables
- [Charity](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/) - The Company’s Charitable Foundation provides funds to support the Company’s several charitable activities. You can donate to our charity at any time via JustGiving The principal activities are detailed in the website subsections of Orthopaedic Footwear Future Leaders Awards Education Military Affiliations
- [Education](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/education/) - Livery Schools Link The Pattenmakers’ Charitable Foundation has always considered supporting education, at many levels, of considerable importance. The Company is a member of the Livery School Link which was established in 2004 by a number of City Livery Companies and the Guild of Educators, to support schools in and around London, albeit not exclusively
- [Company](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/) - The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, awarded its first Royal Charter in 1670 and livery status in 1717, is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The most common pattens made since the 12th century in London and other European centres took the form of a shaped wooden platform with leather or cloth
- [Gift Aid](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/gift-aid/) - GIFT AID When giving as an individual it would be really appreciated if you could complete a Gift Aid form – which can be downloaded here. Donating through Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra. In order for us to process
- [Future Leaders](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/future-leaders/) - The Pattenmakers renewed their ancient links with the Footwear Industry just over 40 years ago. Consistent with the ethos of the London guilds to train their apprentices, the Young Managers Award Scheme was conceived by Past Master Richard Paice to encourage ambitious future leaders to compete for a Pattenmakers’ award. In November of each year
- [Patron](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/patron/) - The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO Our Royal Patron The Duke of Gloucester is the second son of the late Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (third daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleuch). He is grandson of George V and a first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. Born on 26 August
- [Manage Subscriptions](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/manage-subscriptions/) - Edit your email subscription and manage your lists. To change information or email address please login in to your members area Subscription management form is only available to mailing lists subscribers.
- [Members Area](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/members-area/) - Please click here to access the new members area
- [Bank Details](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/bank-details/) - The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers HSBC Sort code: 40-04-09 Account number: 01828606 IBAN: GB84HBUK40040901828606 BIC: HBUKGB4106D Pattenmakers Events Limited HSBC Sort code: 40-04-09 Account number: 71828924 IBAN: GB26HBUK40040971828924 BIC: HBUKGB4106D The Pattenmakers Company Charitable Foundation HSBC Sort code: 40-04-09 Account number: 31826166 IBAN: GB56HBUK40040931826166 BIC: HBUKGB4106D The HSBC branch address for all the accounts is:
- [Friends of St Margaret Pattens](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/church/friends-of-st-margaret-pattens/) - We are the only Livery Company in the City with a church named after us which we call home. St Margaret Pattens has been a place of worship and a resource for the community since 1067. After the Great Fire in 1666, Sir Christopher Wren designed the current building, which remains largely unaltered to this
- [Church](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/church/) - Saint Margaret Pattens Rood Lane, London EC3M 1HS Telephone: 020 7623 6630 www.stmargaretpattens.org Standing at the junction of Eastcheap and Rood Lane in the City of London, our Guild Church of St Margaret Pattens was designed and built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1684 and 1687 at a cost of £5,000. For at least 900
- [Election of Sheriffs 2022](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/election-of-sheriffs-2022/) - COMMON HALL – Election of Sheriffs ‘“ Friday, 24th June 2022 There are tickets available for the election of the Sheriffs on Friday, 24th June 2022 at the Guildhall. This is an ancient privilege for Liverymen of the City of London since medieval times to elect the Sheriffs for the ensuing year. If you would
- [Young Managers FM Award 2022](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/young-managers-award-2022/) - The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is one of the historic Livery Companies of the City of London with its origins dating back to the 14th century. In recent years the Company has become the Livery home of the facilities management industry and of professionals from across the built environment sector in addition to its traditional
- [Gala Fundraiser](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/gala-fundraiser/) - The Auction is now live until until 10pm on the 13th October 2021 Click here to access the auction The DMRC Café Online Auction Fundraiser I am delighted to announce the first ever Pattenmakers’ Online Auction which will go live on September 15th. This auction is to support our special charitable cause this year, the
- [Account](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/account/)
- [Lord Mayors Show 2019](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/lord-mayors-show-2019/) - Images and videos from the Lord Mayors Show 2019
- [Young Pattenmakers July 2017](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/young-pattenmakers/)
- [Young Pattenmaker May 10th](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/young-pattenmaker/)
- [St Margaret Pattens](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/st-margaret-pattens/)
- [Julian Hakes](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/julian-hakes/)
- [Fund Raising June 2018](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/fund-raising-june-2018/)
- [Young Pattenmakers Sep 2016](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/young-pattenmakers-2/)
- [Misc](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/misc/)
- [Young Managers Award 2021](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/young-managers-award-2021/) - The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is one of the historic Livery Companies of the City of London with its origins dating back to the 14th century. In recent years the Company has become the Livery home of the facilities management industry and of professionals from across the built environment sector in addition to its traditional
- [Unsubscribe](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/unsubscribe/) - Link to subscription management page is only available to mailing lists subscribers.
- [Pattenmakers of the past](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/pattenmakers-of-the-past/) - This page is in memory of Pattenmakers of the past. To add information about a deceased member please complete this form
- [Add Past Member](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/add-past-member/) - Please use the form below to add details of a passed Pattenmaker member. The information will be approved by the Clerk before appearing on the site.
- [Young Pattenmakers](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/young-pattenmakers/) - An integral part of the Livery is the Young Pattenmakers – the definition of young is under 40. The Pattenmakers are proud to have a very vibrant Young Pattenmakers group ‘“ the definition of young being 39 and under! Young Pattenmakers can be part of the Company as Freemen or Liverymen and enjoy all the
- [Coat of Arms](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/coat-of-arms/) - It is not possible to say when the assumption of the Company’s Arms took place, but the Arms are engraved on the Company’s Cromwell Chalice, which was inscribed in 1693. The Arms were formally granted in 1998 and are: ‘Gules on a chevron argent between three pattens, or, tied argent, the ties lined azure, two
- [Privacy](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/privacy/) - WEBSITE PRIVACY NOTICE Welcome to The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers privacy notice. The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you as to how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (regardless of where you visit it from)
- [Why the Livery](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/why-the-livery/) - The term livery originated in the specific form of dress worn to retainers of a nobleman and then by extension to special dress to denote status of belonging to a trade. While the ‘Mystery of Patynmakers’ was first recorded in the year 1379, and the Company was awarded its first Royal Charter in 1670 for
- [Affiliation](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/charity/affiliation/) - Since Tudor times the City has been obliged to provide Trained Bands of soldier for the defence of the realm and the City in particular. These soldiers, mainly found from apprentices of the Livery Companies, were mustered during the threat of a Spanish invasion in the reign of Elizabeth I. Trained Bands fought in the
- [Treasures](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/company/treasures/) - Manuscripts The Company’s early records were believed lost in the Great Fire of London 1666. The Company’s first and subsequent Royal Charters are held in the Manuscripts department at the Guildhall. Other documents held at the Guildhall include early Minute Books dating from the reign of King Charles II. Silver and Plate The most celebrated
- [About](https://www.pattenmakers.co.uk/about-2/) - The first record of the ‘Mystery of Patynmakers’ is in the year 1379. For some time after there was a thriving trade in the City of London centred on Rood Lane, in which the church of St Margaret Pattens now stands. History of the Company The patten was a form of under-shoe consisting of a

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