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.