The Worshipful Company of Fuellers

History 

The history of the Company can be traced back to the Livery Company of Woodmongers and Coal Sellers, commonly known as 'The Fuellers'. The earliest known references to that Company appear in 1376 and its Royal Charter was granted by King James 1 in 1605. Responsible for collection of coal dues and taxes, the Company handled the monies used to rebuild much of the City after the Great Fire of 1666, including St. Paul’s Cathedral. It surrendered its Charter in 1667, but references to 'The Fuellers' continued until the mid 19^th century. Various bodies continued to represent the interests of the coal trade until the combined efforts of The Society of Coal Merchants, The Society of Coal Factors and the Coal Meters reformed a City Company. Granted City Status on 13^th October 1981, Livery Status on 15^th May 1984 the Company received its Letters Patent on 17^th October 1984.