Welcome
The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames was founded in 1514, when the earliest Act of Parliament for regulating watermen, wherrymen and bargemen received Royal Assent from King Henry VIII.
Our story
For over 500 years Watermen and Lightermen have played an integral role in shaping London's development, facilitating commerce, and ensuring safe passage along the river.
Our hall
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