Grand Finale – What A Night!

Well, going out with a bang with some of our best friends, in particular The Committee!
Tilt Boats & Hatch Boats Of Gravesend & The London River 1555-1865

Wow! David Patient asked me to provide a foreword for his book on a pet topic of mine, commercial Thames boats, and I just received the finished product:
Directions To Mansion Home

On 11 September 2023, the Spitfires Past Masters Association 2018 (my livery group from my time as Master World Trader 2017-2018) got together with me at The Walbrook Club. Here is Mark Grove handing me a thoughtful gift.
Article: Dressing up the past year – “I’ve had an incredible year as Lord Mayor – here’s to the next 695”

“I’ve had an incredible year as Lord Mayor – here’s to the next 695” – City AM
40 Remarkable Individuals Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London In Group Ceremony – Number 3

Leading figures from the business, finance, law, education, medicine, literature, and diversity and inclusion sectors have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London during a group ceremony, hosted by Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.
Thermochromic Paint At Mansion House

As part of this year’s experiments, here’s one we did at Mansion Home. A long-term concern of mine has been the old building infrastructure of northern Europe. Our buildings are not made for cooling in summer. I’ve had a few…
Loopy About Ties

As is well-known, official City roles such as Lord Mayor and Sheriff involve a lot of dressing up, and down. Over the years, friends have realised about the only dressing up I don’t mind is putting on a Jerry Garcia…
A Nation That Forgets Its Past Has No Future – A Nation That Forgets Its Weather Has No Friends
Aldermanbury Garden Rededication – Saturday, 26 October 2024
All The World’s A Trade – With A Goodbye To Gaye Duffy

Remarks to: World Traders Installation Dinner, Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, Wednesday, 23 October 2024 by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli Master, Wardens, Aldermen, Your Excellency, Sheriff, Fellow World Traders, Ladies and Gentlemen.
