Archives of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers

Many of the Company’s historical records were lost when the third Hall was destroyed by fire during the Blitz. Despite this, the Company still retains a limited by valuable collection of historical records. It includes the following:

Charter of King James I, 1607

Charter of King Charles II, 1684

Charter of Queen Elizabeth II, 1995

The Record Book, 1364-1698

Freedom Roll, 1560-date

Court Minute Book, 1606-65 (Original, Ms 05385, held in the Guildhall Library. Copy available at Saddlers’ Hall)

Court Minutes Books, 1892-date

Wardens’ Minutes Books, 1914-date

Audit Book, 1555-1822 (Original, Ms 05384, held in the Guildhall Library. Copy available at Saddlers’ Hall)

Account Books, 1904-date

Apprentice Binding Register, 1800-1962

Alphabetical list of pensioners, 1831-1929

Index of all known members of the Company (a modern index compiled from the records above and other sources, which include the City Freedom papers of the Corporation of London

A Guide to the Archives is available at Saddlers’ Hall.

Information about access to archives and manuscripts at the Guildhall Library is online on the City of London website.

Please address enquiries to:

Archivist
Saddlers’ Hall
40 Gutter Lane
London EC2V 6BR
T: 020 7726 8661
Email: archives@saddlersco.co.uk