“With hammer and hand all arts doth stand”
Founded 1760
THE PAISLEY HAMMERMEN SOCIETY
Welcome to the website of the Paisley Hammermen Society. Find out who we are and what we do through our active charitable works and our history since 1760.
ORIGINS OF HAMMERMEN SOCIETIES AND GUILDS
Hammermen societies in Scotland can trace their origins back to the 15th century. Societies were recognised officially by town councils who were given the right to grant seals. The first society granted a seal was in Edinburgh in 1483, followed by Glasgow in 1536. Hammermen societies provided regulation of the metal working and hammering trades within their burgh. They set standards of training and workmanship for Freemen and apprentices. They also provided support for members, their widows and dependants who fell on hard times.
LATEST NEWS
2022/23 BOARD
The directors are delighted to announce that Geoff Urie has been unanimously elected as Deacon of the Society in its' 261st year. Peter Pringle has been elected as Collector, Ross Aitken as Senior...
Annual Dinner 2023
THE PAISLEY HAMMERMEN DINNER 2023 - Save the Date We are delighted to announce that the Paisley Hammermen dinner will be held on Wednesday 6th December 2023 in the newly re-furbished...
Hammermen Memorial Stone
Deacon's Visit To The Hammermen Memorial Stone At The Oakshaw Trinity High Churchyard Deacon Brian Hunt visited the Oakshaw Trinity Churchyard (formerly the High Church) on a sunny spring day...
Paisley Mens Shed Project 2020
PAISLEY MEN'S SHED PROJECT BIRD BOXES HELP THE COMMUNITY AND THE BIRDS A donation of £1850 from the Paisley Hammermen Society for tools and materials has enabled members of the Men's Shed to...