The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

A City Livery company with a long history of qualifying new entrants to optical professions

Helping self-sustaining local eye care in Rwanda that is accessible to everyone and will help up to 10.5 million people over the long term.

Encouraging young people to pursue the wide range of careers in optics.

Eye to Eye, Frank Norville makes a point

Engaging with the profession, hosting discussions, generating debate

A voice for optics in the City and a place to meet and make friends

Supporting the prevention and treatment of vision impairment since 1629

We are a City Livery Company, founded by Royal Charter in 1629. Our purpose – to support the prevention and treatment of vision impairment – has remained the same for almost four centuries.

Each generation brings new developments and new ways of tackling vision problems. Our membership ranges from those still in training in the optical professions through to world-leading experts in ophthalmology and vision science. Through those members, and our accredited examinations for optical assistants and technicians, we remain at the heart of a craft that every day change people’s lives.

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About The Worshipful company of Spectacle Makers

About Us

A thriving and friendly Livery Company which remains relevant and firmly in touch with its craft.

History

Founded in 1629, we are 60th in the order of precedence of City of London Livery Companies.

Charitable Work

Through small grants to charities and bursaries for those starting their optical education, we help others to help fight visual impairment.

Qualifications & Education

From level 2 qualifications to our Crook gold medal for lifetime commitment to research, we support learning across the optical sector.

News & Events

Sep

Visit to Bletchley Park

Visit to the Codebreakers at Bletchley Park.

Jul

4 Liveries Lecture

The Guest Speaker will be the Astronomer Royal, Baron Rees of Ludlow.

Jun

Evening drinks party for Freemen

Evening drinks party for Freemen at Apothecaries’ Hall

Jun

Election of Sheriffs

Election of Sheriffs at Common Hall, Guildhall

May

5 May – East Sussex

Visit to Perch Hill Farm, Sarah Raven’s garden, at Brightling, followed by lunch.

Apr

“Echoes across the Century”

“Echoes across the Century” exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery.

Dec

Charity Donation

The Master and Charity Trustee Natalie Briggs presented a cheque for £2,800 to Alan Roughan, Master Hackney Carriage Driver, on behalf of the Company and the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers’ Charity. More

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

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The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
Apothecaries' Hall Black Friars Lane London EC4V 6EL

Contact
clerk@spectaclemakers.com

Telephone
020 7236 2932

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