Charles T Ross – Deep Rapids Towards Better Waters
Some reflections on an old friend who has floated downriver…
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Gresham Professors – Stand-up or Stand-down?
A talk given to one of my favourite communities: “Stand Up Or Stand Down” Gresham Society AGM & Dinner 14 February 2019, National Liberal Club The Gresham Society is a very serious organisation. A Gresham lecture is supposed to be…
Obverse and Reverse – Flip The Coin
I was delighted to see the final struck coin for next year’s quincentenary celebrations of Sir Thomas Gresham (1519-1579). We, Z/Yen, ordered them to contribute to the celebrations. The coin was designed by Xenia Mainelli (yes, a relation, one of…
2018 Aldermanic Campaign Closes
I was delighted to receive the following “Statement of Persons Nominated” from Guildhall just after noon today. This means that the campaign is now closed with one candidate, unopposed. I would like to thank all of my supporters, but particularly…
2018 Campaign – Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli
Re-Elect Professor Michael Mainelli for Alderman of Broad Street Ward “Bright Lights, Better City” My campaign motto highlights the City’s brainpower, attractions, and traditional freedoms. I am honoured to have the support of our three Common Councilmen, Deputy John Bennett,…
2018 Aldermanic Campaign Begins
It is customary for Aldermen to give an undertaking to surrender their office at least every six years. Elected in July 2013, I have taken the opportunity, in advance of running for Sheriff next year, to submit my resignation of…
World Record For World Traders
London, 29 October 2018: The Worshipful Company of World Traders is delighted to announce that it has broken the Guinness World Record for the “most nationalities in a simultaneous popular music sing-along”. On 8 October 2018, with support from Goodenough…
Lecture Me Up Scotty!
I finished my year with a fantastic “Master’s at Home” event at Gresham College. The evening was given some extra zest by the appearance of the Lord Mayor’s Sheriffs, Elizabeth Green and Alderman Vincent Keaveny to receive a cheque for…
Philosophical musings
Your essay on reinventing liberalism for the 21st century was a wide-ranging, refreshing reminder of where we’ve been, where we are and how we need to improve (September 15th). As you said, “the core liberal causes of individual freedom, free…
Road To Everywhere – Goodenough College
Remarks to: Goodenough College on Founders’ Day, by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, 4 October 2018. “Road To Everywhere” President, Chairman, Governors, Trustees, Fellow Fellows, Students, Ladies, and Gentlemen. Wilkommen, Benvenuti, Bienvenue,欢迎光临 (huānyíng guānglín), Welcome. It is a genuine honour to…