1394 AD founded
The Salters' Company was first granted a Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1394, with further charters authorising the company to set standards regulating salt industry products from London. The formal name under which it is incorporated is The Master, Wardens and Commonality of the Art or Mystery of the Salters of London.
The company was originally responsible for the regulation of salt merchants, but began losing control over the trade as the population of London increased and spread outwards from the City after the Industrial Revolution. Through careful stewardship of financial bequests and funds, the company now serves as a significant educational and charitable institution whilst maintaining links with its heritage by supporting education in chemistry, for example by awarding scholarships to chemistry and science students.
Subjects Who or What founded?
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Richard II of England (Richard of Bordeaux) King of England 1377 –...
Objects To Whom or What was founded?
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Salters' Company (Worshipful Company of Salters) One of the Great Twelve ...
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