Conservation of our Charter and Ordinances

Explore the restoration of our Charter and Ordinances

Read a detailed account of the conservation of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers’ Charter (1637) and Ordinances (1670), this article follows their journey from fragile, rolled documents to carefully restored and preserved artefacts. It highlights the specialist techniques used, the historical details uncovered during the process, and the significance of safeguarding nearly 400 years of the Company’s history for future study and use.

August 28, 2026
Lady Master Nicole Brocklebank-Fowler discusses the London Proof House, protecting specialist skills and preparing British gunmaking for its next 400 years.
August 24, 2026
The Gunmakers’ Company’s activities with its affiliated Cadet Units continue apace.
July 29, 2026
For a Company approaching its fourth century being Master is not simply about preserving the past; it is about ensuring that the next generation inherits better.
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