The Mainelli Coat of Arms
Did you ever hanker after a coat of arms? Well, in preparation for the role of Sheriff, one arrived today from the College of Arms:
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Gresham’s Law – The Full Mounte-Bank
With our promotion of Dr John Guy’s excellent biography, “Gresham’s Law: The Life & World Of Queen Elizabeth I’s Banker“, we get flak from time to time for saying that Gresham’s Law is best expressed as “good money drives out…
Our Serial Friend
Toast To The Immortal Memory Of Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli Remarks to the City Pickwick Club at the George & Vulture, London, 25 March 2019
New Sheriff In Town? It Would Be An Honour.
Campaign for Sheriff of the City of London 2019/2020 launched.
Declaring My Candidature For Sheriff Of The City Of London 2019/2020 –
17 March 2019 Election of Sheriffs for the City of London – Monday, 24th June 2019 Candidature of Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli FCCA Chartered FCSI(Hon) FBCS To the Liverymen of the City of London My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Common…
Charles T Ross – Deep Rapids Towards Better Waters
Some reflections on an old friend who has floated downriver…
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,…