It is known to have existed in 1180, making it one of the older livery companies of the city.
The company's original members were concerned with the winding and selling of wool; presently, a connection is retained by the company's support of the field of wool production and related fields.
Its motto is Lana Spes Nostra, Latin for "Wool Is Our Hope".
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