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Lord Mayor Show Leaflet The LoRd MaYOR’s Show Chris Orr RA 11 November 2017 www.lordmayorsshow.london 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 bridges to view the flotilla travelling to Tower Bridge (which will open in salute). A full day of fun OUTWARD INWARD Mansion House to Royal Courts of Justice 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 City of London 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 livery company 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 Victoria Embankment and the South Bank. The Lord Mayor’s Show website The fireworks are once again sponsored is sponsored by the London by the City of London Corporation. 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