A livery company can refer to a trade association in the City of London or a facility that maintains leased vehicles, both with origins in the symbolic items used to identify belonging. London livery companies historically oversaw professional standards and some continue to regulate industries, while others act as trade associations or charitable organizations. Livery […]
The term ‘livery’ has a complex history and can refer to uniforms, official insignia, and transportation for hire. It originated from the French word livree, meaning “delivered”, and was originally gifts from masters to servants. Livery was later used as a status symbol for higher-ranking servants and was identified by clothing and insignia. The use […]
