Ringing The Short Change
In proper City tradition, as part of ringing the long change, we now begin easing out of office with the election of the 696th Lord Mayor, Alastair King, taking office on 7 November. Here’s my reply to the vote of…
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Burnham Beeches – “I’m a lumberjack…”
Burnham Beeches comprises 220 hectares (540 acres) of ancient woodland, heath, wood pasture and wetland. It is a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve. Since 1879, it has been owned and…
City Giving, & Giving, & Giving … Day
What a day of celebration of how we can all support our fellow human beings. The day began early, as it has now for 11 years, with a start ringing the bell at the London Stock Exchange. Here’s a glimpse…
Thames Day
I had long desire that we celebrate the Thames’ connection with the City forcibly each year as part of the Totally Thames Festival each September. We lit upon World Rivers Day, the fourth Sunday of every September as most appropriate,…
Article: The City is a financial knowledge hub, trading in ideas just as much as in goods
“The City is a financial knowledge hub, trading in ideas just as much as in goods” – City AM
Pepys Day – Numero Uno!
We were delighted to celebrate our very first City of London “Pepys Day”. 225 people participated in a series of wonderful walks led by City of London Guides, leading from the Monument at 10:00 and ending at Mansion House at…
Article: Helping Businesses Connect To Prosper
“Helping Businesses Connect To Prosper” – London Business Matters, London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Article: The City’s first Pepys Day celebrates a great Londoner and a resilient capital
“The City’s first Pepys Day commemorates a great Londoner and a resilient capital” – City AM
Ringing The Bell At Lords
Regular readers know that I try to avoid having more than one post a day, but this was special, the very first Lord Mayor of London ringing the 5 minute bell at Lord’s Cricket Ground to reopen England versus Sri…