The chain symbolises the links of fellowship between the company's liverymen. Membership generally falls into two categories&colon; freemen and liverymen. Quick seems to have been well-connected, making ceremonial gowns for Liverymen and Common Councilmen. Two of the Company's liverymen have served as Lord Mayor of London. As with other Livery Companies, there are two main categories of membership&colon; "Liverymen" and "Freemen". Any two liverymen may nominate a candidate for the Freedom of the City. The Butchers' connections with the local area remain strong, many Liverymen working at Smithfield Market. Eleven Liverymen have served the office of Lord Mayor since 1922. The opportunity of participating in the running of the Company is thereby provided to Liverymen.