Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors

The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The Company, originally known as the Guild and Fraternity of St John the Baptist in the City of London, was first incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1327; the charter was confirmed by future charters in 1503 and 1719.

The Company was at first an association of tailors. However, it is at present an educational institution, owning various tailoring and other schools, and a charitable institution.

Under an order issued by the Lord Mayor of London in the fifteenth century, the Company ranks in sixth or seventh place (making it one of the "Great Twelve City Livery Companies") in the order of precedence of the Livery Companies, alternating with the Skinners' Company. The annual switch occurs on Easter. This tradition formed the basis of the phrase "at sixes and sevens".

The Company's motto is Parvae Res Concordia Crescunt, Latin for Small Things Grow in Harmony.