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The LoRd MaYOR’s Show Chris Orr RA

11 November 2017 www.lordmayorsshow. 020 7332 3456 Early start If you can’t wait 09:00for 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 to view the flotilla travelling to (which will open in salute). A full day of fun OUTWARD INWARD Mansion House to Royal Courts of Justice to Mansion House Lord Mayor travels from Head of procession A Show like 10:45 Guildhall to Mansion House 13:15 sets off from Victoria Two-minute silence for Embankment 11:00 Remembrance Day Head of procession arrives Procession leaves Mansion 13:35 back at Mansion House 11:03 House. Lord Mayor waves Lord Mayor rejoins off procession from Mansion 14:10 procession at Royal Courts no other of Justice House balcony Head of procession reaches  Lord Mayor arrives back The has always known The day starts and ends on the Thames: a river 11:30 Royal Courts of Justice 14:40 at Mansion House, and is how to put on a good show but even for arrival by the new Lord Mayor in the morning Lord Mayor leaves Mansion greeted by City Aldermen the Square Mile the Lord Mayor’s Show is and a spectacular fireworks display at the end 12:05 House to join the procession and something special. of the afternoon. Lord Mayor and Lady Masters 12:20 Mayoress arrive at St Paul’s The gold coach, Sheriffs, pikemen, musketeers, Between then more than 7,000 people, Cathedral to be blessed by City Marshall, Gog and Magog, Aldermen and 200 horses and over 150 floats will be the Dean liverymen all represent the rich history of the entertaining the crowds as they travel from Lord Mayor arrives at Royal All times shown are approximate day and its original purpose of ‘showing’ the Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice Courts of Justice, to swear 12:40 and correct at time of going to new Lord Mayor to the people. But along and back in a riotous display of colour, sound oath of allegiance before press. For up to date information with the best of the ‘old’, these elements and imagination. the Lord Chief Justice of please visit lordmayorsshow.london are joined by the best of the ‘new’ that England and Wales and demonstrate the modern outlook of the City So if you want to find out exactly what makes Master of the Rolls – community groups, charities, companies, the Show so special come along and join military units, overseas trade organisations and thousands of others in cheering on those taking plenty of musicians. part and enjoying a big slice of City history. Going out in style How do you top the 17:15 procession? Only with one For more information visit www.lordmayorsshow.london of the most popular parts of Lord Mayor’s Day - the spectacular free firework display on the or call 020 7332 3456 Thames. This is the last remaining free firework or download the official Show App display in London’s calendar and is incredibly popular so allow plenty of time and get there early. Best viewing positions are along and the . The Lord Mayor’s Show website The fireworks are once again sponsored is sponsored by the London by the City of London Corporation. Stock Exchange Group LSO GOLDEN LA St Luke’s Old St

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U Waterloo O R O B City Southwark Guy’s Hall BFI IMAX Hospital After the Show and before Guildhall Galleries City of London St Lawrence Jewry form a fascinating part Heritage Gallery Step into the official the fireworks: the City 7 of the City’s history, Feast your eyes on church of the City 4 packs plenty into just one from walking through rarely-seen-before Corporation, built after Square Mile so check out Roman ruins to seeing items held in trust for the the the art, treasures and nation, including fascinating and said to be one of these attractions for ideas to curiosities gathered artefacts such as the 1199 the most impressive together over the Grant of Shrievalty. One of churches designed by keep you occupied until then. centuries. the City’s oldest documents, Sir . Tower Bridge T: 020 7332 3700 this document gave the City Exhibition www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ the right to vote for its own The City Centre T: 020 7403 3761 guildhallgalleries Sheriff...an office older even Home to the official www.towerbridge.org.uk 8 than the Lord Mayor. architectural model City Information of the Square Mile; drop-in Built by the Victorians 10 Centre See Victorian and Guildhall Library between 10am-5pm and over 120 years ago, 2 www.visitthecity.co.uk City Visitor Trail Pre-Raphaelite Explore the story of take part in family activities Tower Bridge has become 5 Stuck for ideas about www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cvt masterpieces dating from London’s past through including stories about London’s most famous 1 what to do after the A 90 minute self-guided tour 1670 to the present. Explore the Library’s collections with London’s historic centre and landmark and a must- Show? Head to the City of the Square Mile: take on the transience of time and temporary exhibitions on The hands-on workshops. see attraction for anyone Information Centre located world famous attractions, the challenges of mortality as Discovery of Roman London coming to the capital for between St Paul’s Cathedral uncover hidden gems, and the 16th-century tradition of and The Dick Whittington City of London the Lord Mayor’s Show. and Millennium Bridge for feast on culture, history and still life meets modern art in Collection. Police Museum Step inside the icon friendly, multilingual advice heritage unrivalled anywhere temporary exhibition ‘Nature Journey through the to experience London 9 on all there is to see and in the world (also a fantastic Morte’ (ticketed exhibition). Guildhall Great Hall history of the City like never before: from do in the City and beyond. route for shopping, eating Take a peek at the Police – from beginnings, sweeping panoramas over 6 You’ll find everything and drinking). Pick up a London’s Roman City’s only secular to present day and into the ever-changing City from souvenirs to Oyster FREE map from the City Amphitheatre medieval building which the future – and see some through to the spectacular cards, fast-track tickets Information Centre or Step into Roman dates back to 1411 and is precious and unusual views from the glass floors 3 to attractions and even a download the CVT app and ruins where crowds located on top of London’s objects along the way. in the high-level Walkways. foreign currency exchange enjoy audio commentary once gathered to watch largest medieval crypts. Follow our new ‘Walk of service. from those in the know. wild animal fights, Fame’ to discover those Open 9.30am – 5.30pm public executions and Lord Mayor’s Show special offer: FREE tours of Guildhall who helped design, build gladiatorial combat. Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre; tours and maintain the Bridge run every 30 mins from 12.30pm-4pm. 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 City Walks of London www.onenewchange.com lmswalks@ T: 020 7001 9844 cityoflondonguides.com museumoflondon.org.uk Boasting over 60 stores 15 The Barbican and restaurants, this is The City of London is 16 Step inside the Museum Centre the perfect location to shop, a maze of stories and 11 of London for an T: 020 7638 4141 dine and ‘play’ in the City. secrets, and immediately unforgettable journey through www.barbican.org.uk Spend the weekend taking after the Show expert City the capital’s ever-changing St Paul’s in breath-taking views of St Guides will be on hand to history. Discover London Cathedral The Barbican is Paul’s from the sixth floor lead you through some of its 14 during prehistoric, Roman and T: 020 7246 8350 Europe’s largest Roof Terrace, followed by a labyrinth. Walks leave from medieval times, stroll through www.stpauls.co.uk multi-arts and conference spot of shopping at high No 1 Poultry (marked on the the streets of Victorian London The Monument venue and a world-class arts street favourites such as map and in the Show’s app) and explore the 20th century T: 020 7403 3761 13 The Cathedral will be and learning organisation. Topshop, COS, Reiss, Sweaty at 3pm and last for about an including the Suffragettes, www.themonument.org.uk open with free entry for The architecturally renowned Betty and Hackett. One New hour and a half, are suitable and the swinging 60s. all to enjoy throughout the centre comprises the Change also has a unique for all ages and wheelchair Then return to the present Climb the Monument’s day (including the Galleries). Barbican Hall, the Barbican food offering with renowned friendly. You will reach 12 and consider the challenges 311 steps to enjoy 360o Children of all ages will be Theatre, the Pit, Cinemas restaurants such as Jamie Blackfriars by 5pm in time and pleasures of 21st century views from one of London’s enthralled by the Grand One, Two and Three, Oliver’s Barbecoa and for the fireworks. No need to urban living in our free, major most historic attractions. Organ of St Paul’s, with Barbican Art Gallery, a Gordon Ramsay’s Bread book, just turn up. Walks are temporary exhibition, The City Built to commemorate five keyboards and more second gallery The Curve, Street Kitchen. free, but a donation to the Is Ours. Discover innovations a key event in the City’s than 7,000 pipes, as it plays foyers and public spaces, a Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal from near and far designed history, the Great Fire of with its full range of musical library, Lakeside Terrace, a is always welcome. to improve life in global cities London, this colossal column voices under Wren’s great glasshouse conservatory, and explore some local stands 202ft high and Dome. Complete your day conference facilities and London initiatives. During the remains the tallest isolated with their flagship service of three restaurants. weekend of the Lord Mayor’s stone column in the world. Choral Evensong at 3.15pm Show, celebrate the City Designed by Sir Christopher led by the world’s greatest at a free family festival: an Wren and Dr Robert Hooke, cathedral choir (St Paul’s extravaganza of activities the Monument features Churchyard EC4M 8AD). including digital workshops a stunning stone carving Culture Mile and demonstrations, hands-on celebrating the resilience culturemile.london activities, performances, of a city which rose from tours and more. the ashes. The newest addition Enjoy 17 to the City’s cultural all the scene, this is a long term initiative to create a vibrant cultural area in the north- City has west corner of the City. Stretching just under a mile its core over the next garden areas at the Museum to offer from Farringdon to Moorgate, 10-15 years. You will be able of London, a pop-up garden Culture Mile will have to see hoardings advertising at the corner of Moor Lane creative exchange, cultural this project today at West and Silk Street and wayfinding collaboration and learning at Smithfield, and visit two trials will be in place. THE CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION The UK And as one of the UK’s biggest sponsors of arts The City and beyond and culture (exceeded only by the government, the BBC and the National Lottery), the City Corporation’s The role of the Lord Mayor work benefits the country The annually elected Lord Mayor of the City of London as a whole. heads the City of London Corporation which provides local This ranges from the Barbican, government and policing services for the City: the financial Guildhall School of Music & and commercial heart of the UK. This does mean working Drama, Guildhall Art Gallery, alongside the but more regularly with the London Metropolitan Archives, City Corporation’s Policy Chairman, its Policy & Resources funding the London Symphony committee and the wider organisation. This is to make sure Orchestra, and co-funding the City’s interests are reflected in London-wide and national The capital the . policy and development. But although the City Corporation Ensuring that wider London thrives is also a major goal Nowhere is this UK-benefit looks after the needs of the Square Mile, the work the for the City Corporation. Its City Bridge Trust is London’s seen better than in the 11,000 organisation does has a far wider impact, stretching across largest grant giver, supplying more than £20m, every year acres of green space in and London and benefiting the whole country. to address disadvantage and promote fairness, inclusion around London that the and independence. City Corporation looks after. The City Corporation works across boroughs to support These vital areas of nature education, as well as social and cultural opportunities, for includes household names all Londoners to help improve their quality of life. Young like and people are a key target in both education and employment, and some have especially through business traineeships and apprenticeships. been managed since the 19th It also encourages business to help tackle education, training century to protect them from and other community issues by helping them develop their development and preserve own social responsibility programmes. them for all.

The City As part of its remit to India to research funding, the and financial centres maintain London’s position organisation works to make and meeting those at the as the world’s leading sure the City has everything it highest level of business international financial and needs to thrive. A key part of and government. It also business centre, the City this is the Lord Mayor’s role as means welcoming foreign Corporation is dedicated to an international ambassador dignitaries and heads of attracting new business to for UK-based financial and state here on behalf of the the capital, and indeed to business related services. government and acting as the whole of the UK. This means spending around a trusted spokesman for UK From City property advice to 90 days a year leading industry, representing their www.cityoflondon.gov.uk inward investment, and from business delegations needs to decision makers in representation in and abroad to key markets Westminster and . www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lordmayor What you need to know

Transport Access The City has plenty of train, tube and bus There is a dedicated disabled persons’ links so you don’t need to drive but please viewing area at Ludgate Hill. The map inside check for any service changes. shows accessible WCs but not all are to full 0343 222 1234 wheelchair access standard. tfl.gov.uk [email protected] If you are planning to drive please be aware 020 7332 1995 that there will be significant road closures and lordmayorsshow.london/day/access restrictions to accommodate the procession so check our website in advance. Grandstands cityoflondon.gov.uk/roadclosures You won’t need to worry about your view of the big day being ruined if you buy tickets for Views the grandstands next to and opposite It’s best to arrive early for clear views of the St Paul’s Cathedral. These give a bird’s eye Show, especially if you have kids. There’s view of the procession as it approaches no seating but you can bring folding chairs. St Paul’s from New Change. Fully wheelchair Busiest parts are around St Paul’s and Mansion accessible spaces are also available but book House but Cheapside, , Victoria early as they go fast. Embankment and Queen Victoria Street are 03332 406 003 often more manageable. lordmayorsshow.london/day/grandstands

Toilets Programme Download the City Toilet Finder App to find This leaflet only scratches the surface of all your nearest toilet with address details, that’s going on in the Show throughout the distance from location and facilities available day. For the full story behind the show, (such as accessibility and baby changing a profile of the new Lord Mayor, and a areas). Around 90 toilets throughout the complete rundown of those taking part, get Square Mile mean that you are never more your copy of the official Lord Mayor’s Show than five minutes’ walk away. programme 2017. It costs £5 and copies are cityoflondon.gov.uk/toilets available throughout the route and can also be pre-ordered online. iln.co.uk/lms2017

Planned in partnership with Girlguiding UK will be the : making sure none of the Show participants go aiming to keep you safe. hungry on the day by cityoflondon.police.uk/staysafe distributing lunch.