"An Old City Company: A Sketch of the History and Conditions of the Skinners' Company of London" by Lewis Boyd Sebastian
The Worshipful Company of Skinners is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. During his youth, Sebastian was an apprentice at this very company and learned to see how important it was to London. This book was written in the face of criticism the company faced to show that it was a vital part of London's history and society.