“Hierarchy Of Purpose”
Remarks to: the South Georgia Heritage Trust on the occasion of the return of the crow’s nest from Shackleton’s Quest after its three year tour and return to All Hallows By The Tower on Thursday, 7 September, before a dinner…
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TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORYAlderman Professor Michael MainelliFriday, 28 July 2023The Garrick Club Annual Conference of the Dickens Fellowship: Barnard’s Inn, London (26-29 July 2023) Chairman, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, Although there is a wealth of Dickensian material to mine,…
“Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I”
Remarks to: the Worshipful Company Of Educators, on the occasion of the annual Franklin Lecture, Mansion House, 18:00 to 19:00, Thursday, 9 February 2023. “Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I” – A Metaverse Of Education Or Conundra[1] Of Confusion My Lord Mayor,…
Battes On The Bench & In The Beamery
Remarks to: Middle Temple for my Bench Call on 4 February 2023. Honorary Benchers are required to make a short speech, no shorter than three minutes and no longer than four. A bit of interesting vespertilian history & legend therein,…
In Memoriam, Reinhold
“Wenn Ihr an mich denkt, seid nicht traurig. Nennt mich bei dem Namen, den Ihr mir immer gegeben habt. Erzählt von mir und traut Euch, zu lachen. Gebt mir einen Platz zwischen Euch, so wie ich ihn im Leben hatte.…
Your Name In (Sky) Lights!
One City of London tradition is that each Lord Mayor has their name etched in stained glass at the Guildhall. It’s a nice tradition to be up there among some 694 others. If you’re at the Guildhall trying to find…
The Watery Business Of Heritage
Remarks to: the Company of Watermen & Lightermen‘s Freemen’s Lunch, Friday, 18 November 2022, Watermen’s Hall Master, Wardens, Court members, fellow Freemen: I may be our Master’s worst nightmare, a sailor with an audience who believes they might want to…
Trying, In Trying Times
I am delighted, as Chairman of the historic Emanuel Hospital Charitable Trust administered by the City of London Corporation to share the news that we have awarded over £650k to Age UK to provide vital advice and support to help…
Hasta Mañana
Remarks to: IoD India (Institute of Directors), 2022 London Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability, The Montcalm, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7TN, 11:00-12:00, Thursday, 10 November 2022. Boardroom Challenges In A New World Order Emerging Challenges for Board Leadership…