INCORPORATION'S COATS OF ARMS
Dates when the various elements of the Trades House awarded their Incorporation and Arms.
The Incorporations set about having their Coats of Arms recorded and the following table illustrates the dates that each Incorporation’s Arms were recorded by the Lord Lyon:
Organisation Incorporated Date Arms Matriculated
Trades House 1604 19th August 1911
Skinners 1516 14th February 1924
Tailors 1527 14th May 1924
Weavers 1528 10th December 1922
Hammermen 1536 28th March 1918
Masons 1551 19th February 1917
Bakers 1556 20th December 1923
Cordiners 1558 25th July 1921
Coopers 1569 26th June 1924
Fleshers 1580 25th February 1924
Wrights 1600 17th March 1924
Maltmen 1605 21st July 1924
Barbers 1656 18th July 1923
Gardeners 1690 25th March 1924
Bonnetmakers & Dyers 1760 14th July 1924
Grand Antiquity Society 1756 (Instituted) 10th October 1930
Association of Deacons 1857 (Instituted) 2nd October 2017
Trades House Lodge 1920 (Charter) 23rd July 1923
BOOKS ABOUT THE INCORPORATIONS
Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow 1931
Published 1931
Available from: "Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow"
Contents: Details of the history of the bakers and roll of Deacons and Members
Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers Application for Membership 1889 to 1943
Published: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Available from: Book 1 ~ 1889 to 1908
Book 2 ~ 1908 to 1943
Book 3 ~ 1924 to 1943
To search the above books for individuals you may download the following PDF for personal use: Bakers Membership details from 1889 to 1943
Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow ~ History 2019 edition
Published: 2019
Author: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Available from: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Barbers
Records of the Incorporation of Barbers
Published: 1899
Available from: "Records of the Incorporation of Barbers"
Contents: Details of the history of the Bakers and the Chirugeons, (Surgeons) of Glasgow.
Petition from Incorporation of Barbers 1927
Author: Charles Batchelor, Clerk to the Incorporation
Published: 1927
Available from: Petition from Incorporation of Barbers
Contents: This fascinating document is concerned with the Incorporation of Barbers wishing to change their name to Churigans and Barbers and the Faculty of Surgeons detailed response.
Incorporation of Barbers Rules and Regulations
Published: 1937
Available from: Barbers Rules and Regulations
Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Records of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Published: 1920
Available from: Records of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Contents: This short booklet was originally written in 1886 and updated in1896, 1905 and finally in November 1919. It covers the history of the Incorporation and also has the names of Deacons from 1604 to 1919 and the names and some addresses of members from 1866 to 1919.
Bonnetmakers and Dyers
History of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow 1597 – 1950
Published 1953
Available from: History of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers 1597 - 1950
Contents: Loads of interesting facts about the Bonnetmakers and Dyers.
Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Collector's leaflet circa 1953
Published circa 1953
Available from: Bonnetmakers and Dyers Collector's Leaflet
Contents: Information about the Incorporation and how to join.
Coopers
Bye Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Coopers
Published: 1880
Available from: Bye Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Coopers
Cordiners
History of the incorporation of Cordiners in Glasgow. (1883)
Published 1883.
Available from: History of the incorporation of Cordiners in Glasgow. (1883)
Contents:
· History of the Cordiners in relation to Glasgow.
· Inventory of the Deacon’s Box.
· List of the present members of the incorporation of Cordiners
· List of Deacons of Cordiners since 1758 to 1883
· Roll of Deacon-Conveners of Trades' House from 1604
Cordiners
Cordiner's membership from 1550 to 1975
Published 1976
Available from:. "Cordiner's membership to 1975"
Contains a list of members of the Incorporation of Cordiners members from 1550 to 1975.
Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll from 1919
Published: 2022
Transcriber: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll ~ Date order
Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll ~ Surname Order
Fleshers
Roll of the Incorporation of Fleshers from 1770 to 1914
Published: 1914
Available from: "Roll of the Incorporation of Fleshers from 1770 to 1914"
Contains a list of members of the Incorporation of Fleshers with dates of Burgess Ticket, Membership and qualification.
Fleshers
Short History of the Incorporation of Fleshers.
Written 1935
Author: Clerk
Available from: Short History of the Incorporation of Fleshers
Gardeners
History of the Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow from 1626 to 1903
Published: 1903
Publisher: John Smith and Son, 19 Renfield Street, Glasgow
Available from: History of the Incorporation of Gardeners
Contains an excellent history and the names of the Deacons and members.
Hammermen
Title: History of the Hammermen of Glasgow: A Study typical of Scottish Craft Life and Organisation.
Published 1912. Author Harry Lumsden and Rev. P. Henderson Aitken.
Available from: History of the Hammermen
Contents:
· History, management and rights of the craft.
· The craft and its relations to the Trades House and Town Council.
· Craft life and work.
· List of members from 16th November, I6I6, to 3Ist December, I911.
· List of Collectors (from 1616 and Deacons from (1604)
· List of Hammermen who have held office as Deacon Convener of the Trades of
Glasgow, 1605 to 191I.
· Clerks to the Incorporation from 1616.
· The Archives of the Craft: a short Descriptive Catalogue of the Hammernen's
Records,
Hammermen
Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow ~ Traditions and Customs ~ Insignia and Relics
Published: 1939
Author: Arthur Muir
Available from: "Hammermen's Traditions and Customs"
Who are The Hammermen and What do they do
Published: 1935
Author: A.M.
Available from: Who are The Hammermen and What do they do
Hammermen
Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices from 1616 to 1734
Published: 1909
Transcriber: Avery Bazemore
Available from: a) Old Scots: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
b) Modern Scots: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
c) Original Document: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
Hammermen
Extracts of Hammermen Minutes from 1775 to 1793
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Extracts of Hammermen Minutes
Contents: A great insight to the clashes of personalities in the Incorporation and the way that the Incorporation were reacting to some great challenges in Public Affairs of the time.
Maltmen
Chronicles of the Maltmen Craft in Glasgow: 1605 to 1879.
Author: ROBERT DOUIE, LL.B., Published 1879.
Available from: Chronicles of the Maltmen
Contents:
· History of the Maltmen
· Names of Clerks from 1615
· Roll of Incorporation from 15th February, 1605, to 1st August, 1879, showing
enrolment number and date of entry
· Names of members, at 1st AUGUST, 1879, in the order of their enrolment, and
with their craft genealogy.
· Names of visitors 1604 to 1879.
· Names of Visitors who have been Deacon-Conveners from 1614 to 1874
· Acts and Charters relating to the Maltmen.
Incorporation of Maltmen Members in 1868
Author: Incorporation of Maltmen
Published: 1868
Available from: Members ~ 1868
Incorporation of Maltmen Call to a General Meeting in 1870
Author: Incorporation of Maltmen
Published: 1870
Available from: Maltmen Call to a General Meeting ~ 1870
Masons
Sketch of the Incorporation of Masons and the Lodge of St. John with much curious and interesting information about the Trades House of Glasgow past and present.
Compiled by: James Cruickshank. Published: 1879.
Available from: "Sketch of the Incorporation of Masons and the Lodge of St. John 3 Biz"
Contents:
· Wealth of information about old Glasgow
· Names and information about Glasgow builders of the past.
· List of Lord Provosts of Glasgow from 1268 to 1877
· List of Deacon Convenors from 1604 to 1879
· Freemasonry Notes
· List of Deacons from 1600 to 1879
· List of Past Masters from 1851
· Roll of members in 1824
· Streets in old city and dates of opening
· Trades House notes.
Masons
Excerpt from Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow with Patent of Arms etc.
Published: 1917
Available from: Excerpts from the Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow with Patent of Arms etc.
Masons
Cathcart Cemetery Report
Published: 2015
Available from: Cathcart Cemetery Report
Masons
Traditions and Customs of the Incorporation of Masons.
Published: 2016
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Traditions and Customs of the Incorporation of Masons.
Masons
H.R.H. Prince George become a member of the Incorporation
Published: 1928
Author: Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow
Available from: H.R.H. Prince George become a member of the Incorporation
Order of Service of membership
Skinners
History of the Skinners, Glovers and Furriers of Glasgow
Published: 1937
Author: Harry Lumsden
Available from: History of the Skinners, Glovers and Furriers of Glasgow
Skinner s Rules and Regulations
Published: 1857
Author: Master Court of the Incorporation of Skinners
Available from: Skinner s Rules and Regulations
Skinners
Incorporation Skinners List of Officers from 1568 to 1851
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: List of Officers from 1568 to 1851
Tailors
Excerts from the records of the Incorporation of Tailors 1872
Author: Henry Lumsden
Published: 1828
Available from: Excerpts from the Records of the Incorporation of Tailors.
Tailors
Rights and Privileges of the Incorporation of Tailors
Author: Incorporation of Tailors
Published: 1902
Available from: Rights and Privileges of the Incorporation of Tailors
Tailors
Incorporation of Tailors in the 18th Century
Author: Harry Lumsden
Published: 1928
Available from: Incorporation of Tailors in the 18th Century.
Contents:
Introduction: The Glasgow Guildry
Officers of the Master Court
Membership of the Guild
Trade Protection
Properties
Charity
Growth of Political Awareness
Tailors
Incorporation of Tailors in Glasgow Rights Bye-Laws and Regulations.
Available from: Incorporation of Tailors in Glasgow, Rights, Bye-Laws and Regulations
Published: 1939
Contents:
· Rights, Bye-Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation
· Properties of the Incorporation
· Copies of old Charters and Transcripts of Charters
· Roll of Honour of the Tailors during World War 1
Weavers
Old Glasgow Weavers: 1514 to 1905: Records of the Incorporation of Weavers.
Published 1908 and 1948.
Available from: Old Glasgow Weavers (1908)
Contents:
· Origins and early history
· Relations with Gorbals and Bridgend Weavers
· Relations with Calton and Blackfaulds Weavers
· List of Deacons from 1591 to 1904
· List of Clerks from 1600 to 1899
· Alphabetic list of members at 1905
The 1948 version of the above book can be found at "Incorporation of Weavers of Glasgow 1948"
Wrights
Register of Acts of the Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow: 1650 – 1710.
Published 1887.
Available from: Register of Acts of the Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow: 1650 – 1710
Contents:
· A list of the Wrights Acts fro 1650 to 1710
· Extracts Minute Book of The Incorporation of Wrights of Glasgow relating to the
Wrights of Gorbals: 1696 -1780.
Wrights
The Wrights of Glasgow (1899)
Published: 1899.
Available from: The Wrights of Glasgow (1899)
Contents:
· A short history of the Wrights to 1899.
Wrights
Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow (1900)
Published 1900.
Available from: Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow (1900)
Contents:
· History of the Incorporation
· Extracts from the records of the Burgh of Glasgow
· List of the Members from 1800 till 1900.
· List of Deacons from 1604 till 1900.
· Clerks to Incorporation from 1782 till 1900.
· Master Courts from 1883 till 1899.
· Facsimile of Seal of Cause.
Long Roll of the Incorporation of Wrights 1888 to 1955
Published: 2020
Transcriber: C R Bryce
Available from: Date order Name Order
The Molendinar: The Burgess Song of Glasgow
Published: 1925
Authors: Robert MacOmish and George Henry Martin
Available from: The Molendinar: The Burgess Song of Glasgow
The Trades House of Glasgow Lodge 1241
Published: 1945
Author: Brother The Reverend William J. Baxter
Available from: The Trades House of Glasgow Lodge 1241
Contents: A sketch of the history of the first quarter century of the Masonic Lodge from 1920 to 1945. It has lists of Past Masters, secretaries, treasurers, Honorary members, members, of people holding positions in the Lodge and much more.
Scottish Trade Incorporations and the Church
Published: 1976
Author: James S. Marshall, M.A., Ph D.
Available from: Scottish Trade Incorporations and the Church
OTHER GLASGOW ORGANISATIONS
Grand Antiquity Society
Published: 1869
Author: Grand Antiquity Society
Available from: Grand Antiquity Society Members from 1756 to 1869
View of the Merchant's House of Glasgow
Published: 1866
Available from: View of the Merchant's House of Glasgow
Glasgow Past and Present Volume 1 ~ Illustrated in Dean of Guild Court Reports
Published: 1851
Available from: Glasgow Past and Present Volume 1 ~ Illustrated in Dean of Guild Court Reports
Society of Deacons and Free Preses
Published: 1980
Author: Society of Deacons and Free Preses
Available from: Society of Deacons and Free Preses
Society of Deacons and Free Preses History
Published: 1956
Author:Mackinnon, Bannatyne & Hurl
Available from: The Society of Deacons and Free Preses History
Weavers of Anderston
The rules and regulations: Office Bearers and members of the Weavers of Anderston
Published: 1879, 1901 and 1927.
Available from: Weavers Society of Anderson ~ Rules and Regulations 1879
Contents:
· The rules of the Weavers of Anderson
· List of Office Bearers from 1738 to 1879
· List of members as of 1857 and admitted to 1879.
The 1948 book can be found at: "Rules and regulations and list of office bearers and members of the Weavers Society of Anderston 1948"
The 1927 book can be found at "Rules and regulations and list of office bearers and members of the Weavers Society of Anderston 1901"
Weavers of Anderston
Excerpts from the ancient records of the Weavers Society of Anderston
Published: 1879
Available from Excerpts from the ancient records of the Weavers Society of Anderston
North Parish Washing Green Society
Published: 1938 and supplementary booklet 1953.
Available from: Living History in Glasgow and Supplementary List of Members
Contents: History of the North Parish Washing Green Society, Bye Laws and
Regulations plus a list of members as at 1938. The supplement has a list of Life Members from 1939 to 1953.
The Incorporation of Tailors of Rutherglen ~ 1657 to 1957
Published: 1957
Available from: The Incorporation of Tailors of Rutherglen
Contents: This small booklet contains the following information:
Dates when the various elements of the Trades House awarded their Incorporation and Arms.
The Incorporations set about having their Coats of Arms recorded and the following table illustrates the dates that each Incorporation’s Arms were recorded by the Lord Lyon:
Organisation Incorporated Date Arms Matriculated
Trades House 1604 19th August 1911
Skinners 1516 14th February 1924
Tailors 1527 14th May 1924
Weavers 1528 10th December 1922
Hammermen 1536 28th March 1918
Masons 1551 19th February 1917
Bakers 1556 20th December 1923
Cordiners 1558 25th July 1921
Coopers 1569 26th June 1924
Fleshers 1580 25th February 1924
Wrights 1600 17th March 1924
Maltmen 1605 21st July 1924
Barbers 1656 18th July 1923
Gardeners 1690 25th March 1924
Bonnetmakers & Dyers 1760 14th July 1924
Grand Antiquity Society 1756 (Instituted) 10th October 1930
Association of Deacons 1857 (Instituted) 2nd October 2017
Trades House Lodge 1920 (Charter) 23rd July 1923
BOOKS ABOUT THE INCORPORATIONS
Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow 1931
Published 1931
Available from: "Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow"
Contents: Details of the history of the bakers and roll of Deacons and Members
Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers Application for Membership 1889 to 1943
Published: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Available from: Book 1 ~ 1889 to 1908
Book 2 ~ 1908 to 1943
Book 3 ~ 1924 to 1943
To search the above books for individuals you may download the following PDF for personal use: Bakers Membership details from 1889 to 1943
Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow ~ History 2019 edition
Published: 2019
Author: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Available from: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Barbers
Records of the Incorporation of Barbers
Published: 1899
Available from: "Records of the Incorporation of Barbers"
Contents: Details of the history of the Bakers and the Chirugeons, (Surgeons) of Glasgow.
Petition from Incorporation of Barbers 1927
Author: Charles Batchelor, Clerk to the Incorporation
Published: 1927
Available from: Petition from Incorporation of Barbers
Contents: This fascinating document is concerned with the Incorporation of Barbers wishing to change their name to Churigans and Barbers and the Faculty of Surgeons detailed response.
Incorporation of Barbers Rules and Regulations
Published: 1937
Available from: Barbers Rules and Regulations
Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Records of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Published: 1920
Available from: Records of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Contents: This short booklet was originally written in 1886 and updated in1896, 1905 and finally in November 1919. It covers the history of the Incorporation and also has the names of Deacons from 1604 to 1919 and the names and some addresses of members from 1866 to 1919.
Bonnetmakers and Dyers
History of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow 1597 – 1950
Published 1953
Available from: History of the Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers 1597 - 1950
Contents: Loads of interesting facts about the Bonnetmakers and Dyers.
Bonnetmakers and Dyers
Collector's leaflet circa 1953
Published circa 1953
Available from: Bonnetmakers and Dyers Collector's Leaflet
Contents: Information about the Incorporation and how to join.
Coopers
Bye Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Coopers
Published: 1880
Available from: Bye Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Coopers
Cordiners
History of the incorporation of Cordiners in Glasgow. (1883)
Published 1883.
Available from: History of the incorporation of Cordiners in Glasgow. (1883)
Contents:
· History of the Cordiners in relation to Glasgow.
· Inventory of the Deacon’s Box.
· List of the present members of the incorporation of Cordiners
· List of Deacons of Cordiners since 1758 to 1883
· Roll of Deacon-Conveners of Trades' House from 1604
Cordiners
Cordiner's membership from 1550 to 1975
Published 1976
Available from:. "Cordiner's membership to 1975"
Contains a list of members of the Incorporation of Cordiners members from 1550 to 1975.
Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll from 1919
Published: 2022
Transcriber: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll ~ Date order
Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll ~ Surname Order
Fleshers
Roll of the Incorporation of Fleshers from 1770 to 1914
Published: 1914
Available from: "Roll of the Incorporation of Fleshers from 1770 to 1914"
Contains a list of members of the Incorporation of Fleshers with dates of Burgess Ticket, Membership and qualification.
Fleshers
Short History of the Incorporation of Fleshers.
Written 1935
Author: Clerk
Available from: Short History of the Incorporation of Fleshers
Gardeners
History of the Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow from 1626 to 1903
Published: 1903
Publisher: John Smith and Son, 19 Renfield Street, Glasgow
Available from: History of the Incorporation of Gardeners
Contains an excellent history and the names of the Deacons and members.
Hammermen
Title: History of the Hammermen of Glasgow: A Study typical of Scottish Craft Life and Organisation.
Published 1912. Author Harry Lumsden and Rev. P. Henderson Aitken.
Available from: History of the Hammermen
Contents:
· History, management and rights of the craft.
· The craft and its relations to the Trades House and Town Council.
· Craft life and work.
· List of members from 16th November, I6I6, to 3Ist December, I911.
· List of Collectors (from 1616 and Deacons from (1604)
· List of Hammermen who have held office as Deacon Convener of the Trades of
Glasgow, 1605 to 191I.
· Clerks to the Incorporation from 1616.
· The Archives of the Craft: a short Descriptive Catalogue of the Hammernen's
Records,
Hammermen
Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow ~ Traditions and Customs ~ Insignia and Relics
Published: 1939
Author: Arthur Muir
Available from: "Hammermen's Traditions and Customs"
Who are The Hammermen and What do they do
Published: 1935
Author: A.M.
Available from: Who are The Hammermen and What do they do
Hammermen
Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices from 1616 to 1734
Published: 1909
Transcriber: Avery Bazemore
Available from: a) Old Scots: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
b) Modern Scots: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
c) Original Document: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
Hammermen
Extracts of Hammermen Minutes from 1775 to 1793
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Extracts of Hammermen Minutes
Contents: A great insight to the clashes of personalities in the Incorporation and the way that the Incorporation were reacting to some great challenges in Public Affairs of the time.
Maltmen
Chronicles of the Maltmen Craft in Glasgow: 1605 to 1879.
Author: ROBERT DOUIE, LL.B., Published 1879.
Available from: Chronicles of the Maltmen
Contents:
· History of the Maltmen
· Names of Clerks from 1615
· Roll of Incorporation from 15th February, 1605, to 1st August, 1879, showing
enrolment number and date of entry
· Names of members, at 1st AUGUST, 1879, in the order of their enrolment, and
with their craft genealogy.
· Names of visitors 1604 to 1879.
· Names of Visitors who have been Deacon-Conveners from 1614 to 1874
· Acts and Charters relating to the Maltmen.
Incorporation of Maltmen Members in 1868
Author: Incorporation of Maltmen
Published: 1868
Available from: Members ~ 1868
Incorporation of Maltmen Call to a General Meeting in 1870
Author: Incorporation of Maltmen
Published: 1870
Available from: Maltmen Call to a General Meeting ~ 1870
Masons
Sketch of the Incorporation of Masons and the Lodge of St. John with much curious and interesting information about the Trades House of Glasgow past and present.
Compiled by: James Cruickshank. Published: 1879.
Available from: "Sketch of the Incorporation of Masons and the Lodge of St. John 3 Biz"
Contents:
· Wealth of information about old Glasgow
· Names and information about Glasgow builders of the past.
· List of Lord Provosts of Glasgow from 1268 to 1877
· List of Deacon Convenors from 1604 to 1879
· Freemasonry Notes
· List of Deacons from 1600 to 1879
· List of Past Masters from 1851
· Roll of members in 1824
· Streets in old city and dates of opening
· Trades House notes.
Masons
Excerpt from Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow with Patent of Arms etc.
Published: 1917
Available from: Excerpts from the Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow with Patent of Arms etc.
Masons
Cathcart Cemetery Report
Published: 2015
Available from: Cathcart Cemetery Report
Masons
Traditions and Customs of the Incorporation of Masons.
Published: 2016
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Traditions and Customs of the Incorporation of Masons.
Masons
H.R.H. Prince George become a member of the Incorporation
Published: 1928
Author: Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow
Available from: H.R.H. Prince George become a member of the Incorporation
Order of Service of membership
Skinners
History of the Skinners, Glovers and Furriers of Glasgow
Published: 1937
Author: Harry Lumsden
Available from: History of the Skinners, Glovers and Furriers of Glasgow
Skinner s Rules and Regulations
Published: 1857
Author: Master Court of the Incorporation of Skinners
Available from: Skinner s Rules and Regulations
Skinners
Incorporation Skinners List of Officers from 1568 to 1851
Published: 2021
Author: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: List of Officers from 1568 to 1851
Tailors
Excerts from the records of the Incorporation of Tailors 1872
Author: Henry Lumsden
Published: 1828
Available from: Excerpts from the Records of the Incorporation of Tailors.
Tailors
Rights and Privileges of the Incorporation of Tailors
Author: Incorporation of Tailors
Published: 1902
Available from: Rights and Privileges of the Incorporation of Tailors
Tailors
Incorporation of Tailors in the 18th Century
Author: Harry Lumsden
Published: 1928
Available from: Incorporation of Tailors in the 18th Century.
Contents:
Introduction: The Glasgow Guildry
Officers of the Master Court
Membership of the Guild
Trade Protection
Properties
Charity
Growth of Political Awareness
Tailors
Incorporation of Tailors in Glasgow Rights Bye-Laws and Regulations.
Available from: Incorporation of Tailors in Glasgow, Rights, Bye-Laws and Regulations
Published: 1939
Contents:
· Rights, Bye-Laws and Regulations of the Incorporation
· Properties of the Incorporation
· Copies of old Charters and Transcripts of Charters
· Roll of Honour of the Tailors during World War 1
Weavers
Old Glasgow Weavers: 1514 to 1905: Records of the Incorporation of Weavers.
Published 1908 and 1948.
Available from: Old Glasgow Weavers (1908)
Contents:
· Origins and early history
· Relations with Gorbals and Bridgend Weavers
· Relations with Calton and Blackfaulds Weavers
· List of Deacons from 1591 to 1904
· List of Clerks from 1600 to 1899
· Alphabetic list of members at 1905
The 1948 version of the above book can be found at "Incorporation of Weavers of Glasgow 1948"
Wrights
Register of Acts of the Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow: 1650 – 1710.
Published 1887.
Available from: Register of Acts of the Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow: 1650 – 1710
Contents:
· A list of the Wrights Acts fro 1650 to 1710
· Extracts Minute Book of The Incorporation of Wrights of Glasgow relating to the
Wrights of Gorbals: 1696 -1780.
Wrights
The Wrights of Glasgow (1899)
Published: 1899.
Available from: The Wrights of Glasgow (1899)
Contents:
· A short history of the Wrights to 1899.
Wrights
Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow (1900)
Published 1900.
Available from: Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow (1900)
Contents:
· History of the Incorporation
· Extracts from the records of the Burgh of Glasgow
· List of the Members from 1800 till 1900.
· List of Deacons from 1604 till 1900.
· Clerks to Incorporation from 1782 till 1900.
· Master Courts from 1883 till 1899.
· Facsimile of Seal of Cause.
Long Roll of the Incorporation of Wrights 1888 to 1955
Published: 2020
Transcriber: C R Bryce
Available from: Date order Name Order
The Molendinar: The Burgess Song of Glasgow
Published: 1925
Authors: Robert MacOmish and George Henry Martin
Available from: The Molendinar: The Burgess Song of Glasgow
The Trades House of Glasgow Lodge 1241
Published: 1945
Author: Brother The Reverend William J. Baxter
Available from: The Trades House of Glasgow Lodge 1241
Contents: A sketch of the history of the first quarter century of the Masonic Lodge from 1920 to 1945. It has lists of Past Masters, secretaries, treasurers, Honorary members, members, of people holding positions in the Lodge and much more.
Scottish Trade Incorporations and the Church
Published: 1976
Author: James S. Marshall, M.A., Ph D.
Available from: Scottish Trade Incorporations and the Church
OTHER GLASGOW ORGANISATIONS
Grand Antiquity Society
Published: 1869
Author: Grand Antiquity Society
Available from: Grand Antiquity Society Members from 1756 to 1869
View of the Merchant's House of Glasgow
Published: 1866
Available from: View of the Merchant's House of Glasgow
Glasgow Past and Present Volume 1 ~ Illustrated in Dean of Guild Court Reports
Published: 1851
Available from: Glasgow Past and Present Volume 1 ~ Illustrated in Dean of Guild Court Reports
Society of Deacons and Free Preses
Published: 1980
Author: Society of Deacons and Free Preses
Available from: Society of Deacons and Free Preses
Society of Deacons and Free Preses History
Published: 1956
Author:Mackinnon, Bannatyne & Hurl
Available from: The Society of Deacons and Free Preses History
Weavers of Anderston
The rules and regulations: Office Bearers and members of the Weavers of Anderston
Published: 1879, 1901 and 1927.
Available from: Weavers Society of Anderson ~ Rules and Regulations 1879
Contents:
· The rules of the Weavers of Anderson
· List of Office Bearers from 1738 to 1879
· List of members as of 1857 and admitted to 1879.
The 1948 book can be found at: "Rules and regulations and list of office bearers and members of the Weavers Society of Anderston 1948"
The 1927 book can be found at "Rules and regulations and list of office bearers and members of the Weavers Society of Anderston 1901"
Weavers of Anderston
Excerpts from the ancient records of the Weavers Society of Anderston
Published: 1879
Available from Excerpts from the ancient records of the Weavers Society of Anderston
North Parish Washing Green Society
Published: 1938 and supplementary booklet 1953.
Available from: Living History in Glasgow and Supplementary List of Members
Contents: History of the North Parish Washing Green Society, Bye Laws and
Regulations plus a list of members as at 1938. The supplement has a list of Life Members from 1939 to 1953.
The Incorporation of Tailors of Rutherglen ~ 1657 to 1957
Published: 1957
Available from: The Incorporation of Tailors of Rutherglen
Contents: This small booklet contains the following information:
- Memoranda as to Early History
- The Charter or Seal of Cause
- Rules and Regulations
- Rates of Entry Money
- Burgess Fines
- The Master Court 1956-1957
- List of Deacons from 1753 [to 1957]
- List of members from 1892 [to 1957]