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.