Liga Thrower

Square Mile of London: Join me for the ultimate walk through the City of London. Along the way, you’ll discover landmarks, hidden treasures, and the history behind centuries of money, craft, power, and tradition. The walk takes you to the trade halls of the remaining City private organisations known as 'the livery companies.'
The livery companies have developed alongside the City of London over the centuries. The Worshipful Company of Butchers dates back to 975 AD and is still active.

"The livery companies are integral to the City's governance: each year liverymen elect the Sheriffs of the City of London, endorse the election of the Lord Mayor and play a prominent part in major events."

There are 113 Livery Companies in the City of London. Each is a historic trade group called the “Worshipful Company of…” and then its trade, craft, or profession. These companies have shaped the City’s history, government, and charity work. Today, only 43 still have their own historic halls in London; the rest rent or share spaces.
For centuries, livery companies have shaped Britain’s economy by regulating, protecting, and promoting crafts from printing and precious metals to food and finance. Today, they still operate as closed-membership guilds, each focused on its trade, craft, or profession. Together, they are active in charity, education, and civic life, giving £81 million to good causes in 2024 alone. The oldest, the Worshipful Company of Weavers, received a Royal Charter in 1155 and is included in Tour 2.

My name is Liigah, and I lead private contemporary art tours in London. I have worked with the livery companies since 2016. I am a Freeman in Trade with the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers, was admitted to the Freedom of the Company by the Worshipful Company of Horn and Plastics, and serve as a judge for the annual craftsmanship and design awards run by the Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council.