Mercers were formerly merchants or traders who dealt in cloth, typically fine cloth that was not produced locally. ... Related occupations include haberdasher, draper, and cloth merchant, while clothier historically referred to someone who manufactured cloth, often under the domestic system.

What is the Mercer's Guild?

The Guild of Mercers' Scholars is a voluntarily-run Guild in the City of London, made up from alumni and associates of the Mercers' Company's cluster of schools. Amongst its principal objectives is enabling its members to become Liverymen of City Companies.

How many Mercers are there?

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