Planned in partnership with the City of London Police: aiming to keep you safe. cityoflondon.police.uk/staysafe
The Lord Mayor’s Show website is sponsored by the London Stock Exchange Group
Girlguiding UK will be making sure none of the Show participants go hungry on the day by distributing lunch.
For more information visit www.lordmayorsshow.london or call 020 7332 3456 or download the official Show App Between then more than 7,000 people, 200 horses and over 150 floats will be entertaining the crowds as they travel from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice and back in a riotous display of colour, sound and imagination.
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.
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 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
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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
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 House but Cheapside, Fleet Street, Victoria Embankment and Queen Victoria Street are often more manageable. N
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The procession is about three miles in length and will take about an hour to pass you.
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).
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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
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
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.
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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.
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
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
Guildhall Art Gallery 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.
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 ruins where crowds once gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions and gladiatorial combat. 3
City of London Heritage Gallery Feast your eyes on 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 that of Lord Mayor. 4
Guildhall Library Explore the story of London’s past through the Library’s collections with temporary exhibitions on The Discovery of Roman London and The Dick Whittington Collection. 5
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. 6
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 history of the City Police – from beginnings, to present day and into the future – and see some precious and unusual objects along the way. 9
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.
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The City and beyond The role of the Lord Mayor Tower Bridge Exhibition T: 020 7403 3761 www.towerbridge.org.uk Built by the Victorians over 120 years ago, Tower Bridge has become London’s most famous landmark and a must-see 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’. 10
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 involves 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 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.
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The Museum of London T: 020 7001 9844 museumoflondon.org.uk Step inside the Museum 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.
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St Paul’s Cathedral The Monument T: 020 7403 3761 www.themonument.org.uk Climb the Monument’s 311 steps to enjoy 360o 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. 12
T: 020 7246 8350 www.stpauls.co.uk The Cathedral will be 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. 13
Enjoy all the City has to offer
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.
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Boasting over 60 stores 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. 15
The City of London is 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. 16
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.
Culture Mile culturemile.london The newest addition 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 17
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
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.
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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 include 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.