Grand Finale – What A Night!

Well, going out with a bang with some of our best friends, in particular The Committee!

Well, going out with a bang with some of our best friends, in particular The Committee!

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:

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.

“I’ve had an incredible year as Lord Mayor – here’s to the next 695” – City AM

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.

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…

As is well-known, official City roles such as Lord Mayor and Sheriff involve a lot of dressing up, and down. Requisite attire embraces a variety of official functions, largely in the following order of increasing formality:
Aldermanbury Garden Rededication – Saturday, 26 October 2024

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.

Alderman Alison Gowman created and leads the Livery Climate Action Group (LCAG), one of the most active pan-livery (over 100 of the 114 livery companies are members) groups ever. I’ve been pleased to support it over the years, and thrilled…