800 YEARS OLD AND STILL GOING STRONG
An anniversary is always an occasion for celebration. And notching up 800 years means that the Lord Mayor’s Show has a lot to celebrate. Over the centuries it has become a City institution in its own right, representing all that the City of London is and aspires to be. Each year the Show reinvents itself to attract a fresh audience while at the same time not losing sight of its heritage and tradition. The military, Livery and civic elements represent the spine of the procession; they lend the Show its significance and ‘weight’, while charities, youth associations, overseas organisations and businesses bring the energy and
A major milestone needs proper recognition and this year’s Show image has been produced by Sir Peter Blake, famous as a pioneer of the Pop Art movement in Britain in the 1960s. Amongst his artistic achievements are his Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover for The Beatles, his design of the 2012 Brit Awards statuette, and his portrait of The Queen for the Radio Times in 2012. He won the John Moores Painting Prize in 1961 (Junior section) and major retrospectives of his work have been held at the National Gallery and Tate Liverpool. In 2002 he received a knighthood in recognition of his contribution to British art.
dynamism that capture the essence of a truly global city. Both these elements make the Show one of a kind: bringing together more than 7,000 people, 200 horses and more than 150 floats to make the three mile procession from Mansion House, past St Paul’s Cathedral to the Royal Courts of Justice and back to Mansion House via Victoria Embankment.
Beginning with the river progress in the morning and ending with a spectacular display of fireworks at the end of the afternoon, the Show is a full day of entertainment and enjoyment. So come along on Lord Mayor’s Day to celebrate not just the new person in the role of Lord Mayor but this milestone for the Show itself. Here’s to the next 800!
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
SHOW ESSENTIALS Check your travel plans The City has plenty of train, Tube and bus links so there’s no need to use your car. But don’t let your day be spoiled – please check for any changes to services before starting off by calling Transport for London on 020 7222 1234 or going to www.tfl.gov.uk
Early arrival – clear view If you want a clear view of the Show as it passes by, especially if you have young children, get here early and pick your spot. Busiest parts are around St Paul’s and Mansion House but Fleet Street, Victoria Embankment and Queen Victoria Street are often more manageable. There are dedicated disabled persons’ viewing areas (see map: V) and the map inside this leaflet shows accessible WCs but not all are to full wheelchair access standard. www.lordmayorsshow.london/ procession/access 020 7332 1995 access@cityoflondon.gov.uk
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Grandstands are located next to and opposite St Paul’s Cathedral and give you a great view of the procession as it approaches St Paul’s from New Change. So why not treat yourself and your family to the clearest views on this special occasion? Fully wheelchair accessible spaces are available and tickets are open to all but book early as they go fast. Call the Ticket Office on 0845 450 6180 or visit www.lordmayorsshow.london
To celebrate the 800th anniversary a special book has been produced that offers a panoramic perspective of the Show from its origins up to the present day. Experts have contributed pieces on everything from the Show’s history and significance of the customs through to the representation of the Show in art and literature. Sumptuously illustrated, and with a foreword by HRH The Princess Royal, the book presents a wealth of material from archives, private collections, and the holdings at the Guildhall and the Museum of London, and will also include specially commissioned photography. Copies cost £29.95 and can be ordered by calling 020 7336 0144 or online from http://tmiltd.com/products/ lordmayorsshow
Collector’s item The Lord Mayor’s Show programme is always the best way to find out all you need to know about the Show. With this year’s landmark anniversary you might want to hang on to it as it’s been totally redesigned as a collector’s edition. As ever it will give the history behind the Show, the new person in the role of Lord Mayor and all those people and organisations taking part. Copies will be widely available on the day throughout the entire route and will be priced at £6 each.
The information in this leaflet can be made available in other formats. Please call 020 7332 1014 or download it from www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lmshow where you can also view a film of last years’ Show.
Thanks go to Girlguiding UK who will be making sure none of the Show participants go hungry on the day by distributing lunch to them.
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The Show is the centrepiece but why not make a full day of it until the fireworks at 5.15pm? The City may only be one square mile but it is packed with museums, galleries, churches, historic buildings, shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and green spaces. On this spread is a taste of what’s available.
MAKE THE MOST OF WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER City Information Centre www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cic If you’re stuck for ideas 1 about what to do after the Show then your first port of call should be here. Get friendly, multilingual advice and all the top tips on what there is to see and do here from our expert advisors. Located between St Paul’s Cathedral and Millennium Bridge, the Centre earned Gold in Visit England’s Awards for Excellence 2015. It sells everything from Oyster cards to fast-track tickets to London attractions so you can save time and avoid lengthy queues. Open 9.30am-5.30pm
St Paul’s Cathedral T: 020 7246 8350 www.stpauls.co.uk The Cathedral will be 2 at the heart of the action on Lord Mayor’s Day, seeing the procession pass by and welcoming the new Lord Mayor for the traditional blessing. Throughout the day everyone is invited through its doors to see the great wealth of worship, work and activity that takes place here.
As ever, a great musical extravaganza will take place under Wren’s great dome led by the Cathedral’s music department. Children of all ages will be enthralled as the Grand Organ of St Paul’s – a huge instrument of five keyboards and more than 7,000 pipes – plays with its full range of musical voices. Entry to the Cathedral and all musical performances throughout the day are free.
T: 020 7638 4141 www.barbican.org.uk The Barbican is 4 Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue and a world-class arts and learning organisation. It pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and the visual arts. Its creative learning programme further underpins everything it does. Over 1.8m people pass through its doors annually and hundreds of artists and performers are featured. The architecturally renowned centre comprises the Barbican Hall, the Barbican Theatre, the Pit, three cinemas, Barbican Art Gallery, The Curve Gallery,
foyers and public spaces, a library, Lakeside Terrace, a glasshouse conservatory and three restaurants. The Barbican’s ambition is to be at the forefront of both innovation and quality, creating the arts of the future by linking digital exploration, great performers and artists, and creative learning opportunities for a new generation.
ONE ORGANISATION MANY ROLES The Museum of London T: 020 7001 9844 www.museumoflondon.org.uk Step inside the 5 Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Discover
prehistoric London, see how the City changed under Romans and Saxons, wonder at the splendour of medieval London and examine the tumultuous years when London was ravaged by civil wars, plague and fire. Then venture into the Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London, take a stroll in recreated pleasure gardens and explore the concerns of 21st century Londoners. The Museum is also home to the London 2012 Cauldron, designed by Heatherwick Studios for the Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies.
The City of London Corporation, which the Lord Mayor heads, isn’t easy to describe. It’s not a local authority although it provides local government services for the Square Mile; it’s not a charity although its City Bridge Trust donates more than £15m annually to good causes across London; and it’s not a trade organisation but it supports London and UK business, represents it and lobbies on its behalf. Supporting and promoting London This is at the heart of the City Corporation’s role and an area in which the Lord Mayor is centrally involved. It means sustaining London’s position as the world’s leading international financial and business centre and attracting new business to the capital, and indeed to the whole UK. The Lord Mayor is an international ambassador for UK-based financial and business related services. The nature of this work
Working in partnership with London’s communities The City Corporation supports education, as well as social and cultural opportunities, for all Londoners to help improve their quality of life. A great portion of this work is aimed at young people, helping to raise their aspirations and contributing to better achievement in schools. This includes its sponsorship of several academy schools in neighbouring boroughs and other related projects. The organisation also promotes employability, skills, apprenticeships and job brokerage to help young people make the transition from education to employment. The City Corporation supports entrepreneurship, small and medium sized enterprises that
make up the vast majority of companies in the City and social enterprises. From accessing finance to finding suitable property and setting up responsible business practices, the organisation is committed to encouraging their development. Its charity, the City Bridge Trust, supports the charitable and voluntary sector across the whole of London. Just as this year is an important landmark for the Lord Mayor’s Show, it also represents the Trust’s 20th anniversary. It was set up in 1995 to use surplus monies from funds to maintain City bridges to help worthy causes in London. Since then it has given more than £300m to 4,000 organisations and individuals.
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CITY VISITOR TRAIL www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cvt Enjoy the best the City has to offer after the Show with the City Visitor Trail. Mapping a route between its most famous attractions, the Trail is packed with top tips on what to see and do along the way, including the best hidden gems, great places to eat and drink, shopping opportunities and where to sit down and relax. Pick up your free map at the City Information Centre, Tower Bridge, Guildhall or selected churches and attractions throughout the City.
Get the app and hear the inside stories Download the City Visitor Trail app, available for Apple and Android smartphones, and hear about our top attractions from those who know them best. Find out what’s in the basement of the Museum of London, what the Dean of St Paul’s favourite mosaic is, why Clint Eastwood’s favourite City filming location is Leadenhall Market, and a host more about top City attractions as you discover them in a new light. You can download the app for free at the City Information Centre, or search in the App Store or Google Play for City Visitor Trail.
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T 020 7332 3700 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ guildhallgalleries Guildhall Galleries 3 form a fascinating part of the City’s history. From walking through Roman ruins to seeing art, treasures and curiosities gathered together over the centuries. Guildhall Art Gallery See Victorian and PreRaphaelite masterpieces dating from 1670 to present, as well as temporary exhibition No Colour Bar, an innovative illustration of the Black British cultural identities, heritage and creative voices of the 1960s-1990s.
London’s Roman Amphitheatre Uncover ancient Roman ruins and hear the roar of 7,000 spectators eager to watch wild animal fights and criminal executions. City of London Heritage Gallery Feast your eyes on rarely-seen artefacts held in trust for the nation, including a display featuring the WWI zeppelin bombing of the City in 1915 and a WWII London County Council bomb damage map.
Guildhall Library Enjoy an exciting programme of exhibitions including Talbot House: An Oasis in a World Gone Crazy which tracks the story of Tubby and an ‘oasis’ for soldiers during the First World War.
T: 020 7403 3761 www.towerbridge.org.uk Built by the Victorians 6 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 to experience a unique view of London life through its new glass floor in the high-level Walkways. Look down to see the Thames, road and pedestrian life, bustling 42 metres below whilst enjoying panoramic views around. In each Tower a short film explains the Bridge’s history, conception and construction, whilst
exhibitions explore more of the key themes relating to Tower Bridge. Having exited via the South Tower, follow the blue line to the Victorian Engine Rooms situated underneath the Bridge on the south bank. Here you will learn about the original workings of the Bridge whilst marvelling at the magnificent coal boilers and steam engines that have been meticulously maintained. Animation and video footage provide a greater insight into the raising of the Bridge’s Bascules. Adults £9, children £3.90, concessions £6.30 and under 5s free. Special offer only valid on Show day: Two for one adult admission on production of this leaflet.
Guildhall Great Hall Take a peek at the 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 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. Lord Mayor’s Show special offer FREE tour of the highlights of the Gallery led by the City of London Guides (Show day only). Tours run every 30 mins from 12.30pm-4pm. Open 12noon-5pm.
One New Change www.onenewchange.com One New Change is 7 open seven days a week and boasts over 60 stores and restaurants. It’s a perfect location to shop, dine and play in the City. Alongside high street favourites such as Topshop, Office, Reiss and COS, and restaurants such as Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa and
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen, One New Change hosts weekly artisan food markets featuring over 20 independent traders. Take in the breath-taking views of St Paul’s from the sixth floor Roof Terrace, where you can also treat yourself to delicious tapas and cocktails from the ever-popular Madison Restaurant.
means spending around 90 days a year leading business delegations abroad to key markets and financial centres. This work helps foster trade, improve business links and promote the Square Mile. It can also mean addressing audiences of around 10,000 people each month and delivering some 700 speeches. The importance of the role is reflected in the high level of business and political leaders the Lord Mayor meets. Likewise in the UK, the Lord Mayor welcomes these representatives on behalf of the UK government. The Lord Mayor is a trusted spokesman for industry, visiting other centres of commerce across the UK to be able to represent their needs effectively with decision makers in Westminster and Whitehall.
Enhancing the capital as a hub of culture, history and green spaces The City Corporation is a vital supporter of London’s artistic and cultural life and is one of the UK’s biggest sponsors in this area (exceeded only by the government, the BBC and the National Lottery).
Archives, Guildhall Library, the Monument or its funding of Gresham College. It funds jointly the Museum of London which is dedicated to highlighting the capital’s rich history.
It does this through a wide range of venues, events and activities. These include its Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Guildhall Art Gallery, the world renowned Barbican Centre, funding for the London Symphony Orchestra and the annual City of London Festival, and much more.
This history is linked to the 11,000 acres of green spaces the City of London Corporation provides in and around London, including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest. Some have been managed by the City Corporation as far back as the 19th century to protect them from development and preserve them for the benefit of the country. Even within the City there is a huge range of green spaces which enhance the local environment for residents, workers and visitors.
With its heritage dating back centuries it is not surprising the organisation helps to look after the nation’s history whether through the London Metropolitan
This work is done in collaboration with the City Corporation’s Policy Chairman, the Policy & Resources Committee and the wider organisation. Together they make sure that the City’s interests are reflected in London-wide and national policy and development.
THE CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION – WORKING FOR LONDON www.cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lordmayor