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Guilds that helped build the Capital
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As many of the city's ancient incorporations face extinction their
historical contribution is set to be recognised
Edinburgh's trade guilds played a key role in the city's
development. Miranda Fettes finds some have survived better than
others
THEY were all-powerful organisations, founded to protect their
members to the bitter end while at the same time wielding immense
influence and authority.
And if they so desired, they could make life rather unpleasant for
anyone who was not one of them.
They may sound like old-fashioned closed shop trade unions, not
unlike the kind of organisation ...
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