Worshipful Company of Upholders

In past times, upholders did not just manufacture and sell upholstered goods but were cabinet makers, undertakers, soft furnishers, auctioneers, and valuers.

Working closely with the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers, it is developing a "Centres of Excellence" scheme for colleges and other organisations to ensure traditional upholstery skills are taught and passed on to professionals and enthusiasts.

In 2017, the first Upholders' apprentice to complete his training through the Livery Companies' Apprenticeship Scheme was awarded his certificate by the Lord Mayor of London.

Upholders arranged the funeral of Admiral Lord Nelson, and the Livery is proud to include undertakers today.

The Livery has close connections with TS Upholder, the Chelmsford Sea Cadet unit.

Plaque noting the site of the Upholders' Hall, which was destroyed in 1666.