The LoRd MaYOR s Show Chris Orr RA 11 November 2017 www.lordmayorsshow.london 020 7332 3456
A Show like no other The City of London has always known how to put on a good show but even for the Square Mile the Lord Mayor s Show is something special. The gold coach, Sheriffs, pikemen, musketeers, City Marshall, Gog and Magog, Aldermen and liverymen all represent the rich history of the day and its original purpose of showing the new Lord Mayor to the people. But along with the best of the old, these elements are joined by the best of the new that demonstrate the modern outlook of the City community groups, charities, companies, military units, overseas trade organisations and plenty of musicians. The day starts and ends on the Thames: a river arrival by the new Lord Mayor in the morning and a spectacular fireworks display at the end of the afternoon. Between then more than 7,000 people, 200 horses and over 150 floats will be entertaining the crowds as they travel from Mansion to the Royal Courts of Justice and back in a riotous display of colour, sound and imagination. So if you want to find out exactly what makes the Show so special come along and join thousands of others in cheering on those taking part and enjoying a big slice of City history. For more information visit www.lordmayorsshow.london or call 020 7332 3456 or download the official Show App The Lord Mayor s Show website is sponsored by the London Stock Exchange Group A full day of fun Early start 09:00 If you can t wait for the procession, you can get an early glimpse of the new Lord Mayor arriving via the Thames in the Queen s Row Barge Gloriana. Head for one of the City s five bridges to view the flotilla travelling to Tower Bridge (which will open in salute). OUTWARD Mansion to Royal Courts of Justice Lord Mayor travels from Guildhall to Mansion Two-minute silence for Remembrance Day Procession leaves Mansion. Lord Mayor waves off procession from Mansion balcony Head of procession reaches Royal Courts of Justice Lord Mayor leaves Mansion to join the procession Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress arrive at St Paul s Cathedral to be blessed by the Dean Lord Mayor arrives at Royal Courts of Justice, to swear oath of allegiance before the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and Master of the Rolls 10:45 11:00 11:03 11:30 12:05 12:20 12:40 Going out in style 17:15 How do you top the procession? Only with one of the most popular parts of Lord Mayor s Day - the spectacular free firework display on the Thames. This is the last remaining free firework display in London s calendar and is incredibly popular so allow plenty of time and get there early. Best viewing positions are along Victoria Embankment and the South Bank. The fireworks are once again sponsored by the City of London Corporation. INWARD Royal Courts of Justice to Mansion Head of procession sets off from Victoria Embankment Head of procession arrives back at Mansion Lord Mayor rejoins procession at Royal Courts of Justice Lord Mayor arrives back at Mansion, and is greeted by City Aldermen and livery company Masters 13:15 13:35 14:10 14:40 All times shown are approximate and correct at time of going to press. For up to date information please visit lordmayorsshow.london
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After the Show and before the fireworks: the City packs plenty into just one Square Mile so check out these attractions for ideas to keep you occupied until then. City Information Centre www.visitthecity.co.uk Stuck for ideas about 1 what to do after the Show? Head to the City Information Centre located between St Paul s Cathedral and Millennium Bridge for friendly, multilingual advice on all there is to see and do in the City and beyond. You ll find everything from souvenirs to Oyster cards, fast-track tickets to attractions and even a foreign currency exchange service. Open 9.30am 5.30pm City Visitor Trail www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cvt A 90 minute self-guided tour of the Square Mile: take on world famous attractions, uncover hidden gems, and feast on culture, history and heritage unrivalled anywhere in the world (also a fantastic route for shopping, eating and drinking). Pick up a FREE map from the City Information Centre or download the CVT app and enjoy audio commentary from those in the know. Guildhall Galleries form a fascinating part of the City s history, from walking through Roman ruins to seeing the art, treasures and curiosities gathered together over the centuries. T: 020 7332 3700 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhallgalleries Guildhall Art Gallery See Victorian and 2 Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces dating from 1670 to the present. Explore the transience of time and the challenges of mortality as the 16th-century tradition of still life meets modern art in temporary exhibition Nature Morte (ticketed exhibition). London s Roman Amphitheatre Step into Roman 3 ruins where crowds once gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions and gladiatorial combat. City of London Heritage Gallery Feast your eyes on 4 rarely-seen-before items held in trust for the nation, including fascinating artefacts such as the 1199 Grant of Shrievalty. One of the City s oldest documents, this document gave the City the right to vote for its own Sheriff...an office older even than the Lord Mayor. Guildhall Library Explore the story of 5 London s past through the Library s collections with temporary exhibitions on The Discovery of Roman London and The Dick Whittington Collection. Guildhall Great Hall Take a peek at the 6 City s only secular medieval building which dates back to 1411 and is located on top of London s largest medieval crypts. St Lawrence Jewry Step into the official 7 church of the City Corporation, built after the Great Fire of London and said to be one of the most impressive churches designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The City Centre Home to the official 8 architectural model of the Square Mile; drop-in between 10am-5pm and take part in family activities including stories about London s historic centre and hands-on workshops. City of London Police Museum Journey through the 9 history of the City Police from beginnings, to present day and into the future and see some precious and unusual objects along the way. Lord Mayor s Show special offer: FREE tours of Guildhall Art Gallery and London s Roman Amphitheatre; tours run every 30 mins from 12.30pm-4pm. Tower Bridge Exhibition T: 020 7403 3761 www.towerbridge.org.uk Built by the Victorians 10 over 120 years ago, Tower Bridge has become London s most famous landmark and a mustsee attraction for anyone coming to the capital for the Lord Mayor s Show. Step inside the icon to experience London like never before: from sweeping panoramas over the ever-changing City through to the spectacular views from the glass floors in the high-level Walkways. Follow our new Walk of Fame to discover those who helped design, build and maintain the Bridge over time, and uncover their stories in a new permanent exhibition in the Victorian Engine Rooms. Here, you ll also find the original steam engines and coal boilers that once opened Tower Bridge s famous movable roadways: the mighty 1,200 tonne bascules.
The Museum of London T: 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Step inside the Museum 11 of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital s ever-changing history. Discover London during prehistoric, Roman and medieval times, stroll through the streets of Victorian London and explore the 20th century including the Suffragettes, the Blitz and the swinging 60s. Then return to the present and consider the challenges and pleasures of 21st century urban living in our free, major temporary exhibition, The City Is Ours. Discover innovations from near and far designed to improve life in global cities and explore some local London initiatives. During the weekend of the Lord Mayor s Show, celebrate the City at a free family festival: an extravaganza of activities including digital workshops and demonstrations, hands-on activities, performances, tours and more. The Monument T: 020 7403 3761 www.themonument.org.uk Climb the Monument s 12 311 steps to enjoy 360 o views from one of London s most historic attractions. Built to commemorate a key event in the City s history, the Great Fire of London, this colossal column stands 202ft high and remains the tallest isolated stone column in the world. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke, the Monument features a stunning stone carving celebrating the resilience of a city which rose from the ashes. St Paul s Cathedral T: 020 7246 8350 www.stpauls.co.uk The Cathedral will be 13 open with free entry for all to enjoy throughout the day (including the Galleries). Children of all ages will be enthralled by the Grand Organ of St Paul s, with five keyboards and more than 7,000 pipes, as it plays with its full range of musical voices under Wren s great Dome. Complete your day with their flagship service of Choral Evensong at 3.15pm led by the world s greatest cathedral choir (St Paul s Churchyard EC4M 8AD). Enjoy all the City has to offer The Barbican Centre T: 020 7638 4141 www.barbican.org.uk The Barbican is 14 Europe s largest multi-arts and conference venue and a world-class arts and learning organisation. The architecturally renowned centre comprises the Barbican Hall, the Barbican Theatre, the Pit, Cinemas One, Two and Three, Barbican Art Gallery, a second gallery The Curve, foyers and public spaces, a library, Lakeside Terrace, a glasshouse conservatory, conference facilities and three restaurants. Culture Mile culturemile.london The newest addition 17 to the City s cultural scene, this is a long term initiative to create a vibrant cultural area in the northwest corner of the City. Stretching just under a mile from Farringdon to Moorgate, Culture Mile will have creative exchange, cultural collaboration and learning at One New Change www.onenewchange.com Boasting over 60 stores 15 and restaurants, this is the perfect location to shop, dine and play in the City. Spend the weekend taking in breath-taking views of St Paul s from the sixth floor Roof Terrace, followed by a spot of shopping at high street favourites such as Topshop, COS, Reiss, Sweaty Betty and Hackett. One New Change also has a unique food offering with renowned restaurants such as Jamie Oliver s Barbecoa and Gordon Ramsay s Bread Street Kitchen. its core over the next 10-15 years. You will be able to see hoardings advertising this project today at West Smithfield, and visit two City Walks lmswalks@ cityoflondonguides.com The City of London is 16 a maze of stories and secrets, and immediately after the Show expert City Guides will be on hand to lead you through some of its labyrinth. Walks leave from No 1 Poultry (marked on the map and in the Show s app) at 3pm and last for about an hour and a half, are suitable for all ages and wheelchair friendly. You will reach Blackfriars by 5pm in time for the fireworks. No need to book, just turn up. Walks are free, but a donation to the Lord Mayor s Charity Appeal is always welcome. garden areas at the Museum of London, a pop-up garden at the corner of Moor Lane and Silk Street and wayfinding trials will be in place.
THE CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION The City and beyond The role of the Lord Mayor The annually elected Lord Mayor of the City of London heads the City of London Corporation which provides local government and policing services for the City: the financial and commercial heart of the UK. This does mean working alongside the Mayor of London but more regularly with the City Corporation s Policy Chairman, its Policy & Resources committee and the wider organisation. This is to make sure the City s interests are reflected in London-wide and national policy and development. But although the City Corporation looks after the needs of the Square Mile, the work the organisation does has a far wider impact, stretching across London and benefiting the whole country. The capital Ensuring that wider London thrives is also a major goal for the City Corporation. Its City Bridge Trust is London s largest grant giver, supplying more than 20m, every year to address disadvantage and promote fairness, inclusion and independence. The City Corporation works across boroughs to support education, as well as social and cultural opportunities, for all Londoners to help improve their quality of life. Young people are a key target in both education and employment, especially through business traineeships and apprenticeships. It also encourages business to help tackle education, training and other community issues by helping them develop their own social responsibility programmes. The UK And as one of the UK s biggest sponsors of arts and culture (exceeded only by the government, the BBC and the National Lottery), the City Corporation s work benefits the country as a whole. This ranges from the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Guildhall Art Gallery, London Metropolitan Archives, funding the London Symphony Orchestra, and co-funding the Museum of London. Nowhere is this UK-benefit seen better than in the 11,000 acres of green space in and around London that the City Corporation looks after. These vital areas of nature includes household names like Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest and some have been managed since the 19th century to protect them from development and preserve them for all. The City As part of its remit to maintain London s position as the world s leading international financial and business centre, the City Corporation is dedicated to attracting new business to the capital, and indeed to the whole of the UK. From City property advice to inward investment, and from representation in China and India to research funding, the organisation works to make sure the City has everything it needs to thrive. A key part of this is the Lord Mayor s role as an international ambassador for UK-based financial and business related services. This means spending around 90 days a year leading business delegations abroad to key markets and financial centres and meeting those at the highest level of business and government. It also means welcoming foreign dignitaries and heads of state here on behalf of the government and acting as a trusted spokesman for UK industry, representing their needs to decision makers in Westminster and Whitehall. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lordmayor
What you need to know Transport The City has plenty of train, tube and bus links so you don t need to drive but please check for any service changes. 0343 222 1234 tfl.gov.uk If you are planning to drive please be aware that there will be significant road closures and restrictions to accommodate the procession so check our website in advance. cityoflondon.gov.uk/roadclosures Views It s best to arrive early for clear views of the Show, especially if you have kids. There s no seating but you can bring folding chairs. Busiest parts are around St Paul s and Mansion but Cheapside, Fleet Street, Victoria Embankment and Queen Victoria Street are often more manageable. Toilets Download the City Toilet Finder App to find your nearest toilet with address details, distance from location and facilities available (such as accessibility and baby changing areas). Around 90 toilets throughout the Square Mile mean that you are never more than five minutes walk away. cityoflondon.gov.uk/toilets Access There is a dedicated disabled persons viewing area at Ludgate Hill. The map inside shows accessible WCs but not all are to full wheelchair access standard. access@cityoflondon.gov.uk 020 7332 1995 lordmayorsshow.london/day/access Grandstands You won t need to worry about your view of the big day being ruined if you buy tickets for the grandstands next to and opposite St Paul s Cathedral. These give a bird s eye view of the procession as it approaches St Paul s from New Change. Fully wheelchair accessible spaces are also available but book early as they go fast. 03332 406 003 lordmayorsshow.london/day/grandstands Programme This leaflet only scratches the surface of all that s going on in the Show throughout the day. For the full story behind the show, a profile of the new Lord Mayor, and a complete rundown of those taking part, get your copy of the official Lord Mayor s Show programme 2017. It costs 5 and copies are available throughout the route and can also be pre-ordered online. iln.co.uk/lms2017 Planned in partnership with the City of London Police: aiming to keep you safe. cityoflondon.police.uk/staysafe Girlguiding UK will be making sure none of the Show participants go hungry on the day by distributing lunch.