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There is still time to join the Net Zero Delivery Summit and be part of the global online audience.
Watch now for a taste of what you can expect at this year’s event, and sign up to join the online audience here:
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@TowerBridge
is illuminated purple tonight as the City of London pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
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We are delighted to announce that the entire
@Lionesses
team and Head Coach Sarina Wiegman will receive the Freedom of the City of London, following their triumphant 2-1 win against Germany at
@wembleystadium
last night.
@FA
#WEURO2022
#womensfootball
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Many congratulations to
@WestHam
legend
@Noble16Mark
on being awarded the Freedom of the City of London at
@GuildhallLondon
today, in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements and charity work.
#TheHammers
#EastLondon
#football
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As excitement builds for
@FIFAWorldCup
starting November 20, we’re pleased to announce we will award England skipper
@HKane
Freedom of the City of London at a special ceremony in January. More details:
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The City of London Corporation has approved proposals to transform the streets and public realm between the old Museum of London site and St. Paul’s Underground station, into a new public square.
Read more here:
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Second World War veteran
@captaintommoore
, who raised nearly £33m for
@NHSuk
, will be awarded the Freedom of the City of London at 10.30am in the first ever 'virtual' ceremony. Watch it 'live' on our
#YouTube
channel -
#TomMoore
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The
#Coronation
marks a new era. To honour this momentous occasion some of the City’s most famous landmarks including
@TowerBridge
and
@GuildhallLondon
are lit red, white and blue ‘til midnight tonight and 8pm to midnight tomorrow
@CityBridgeTrust
More:
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His Excellency
@CyrilRamaphosa
is welcomed to
@GuildhallLondon
by
@citylordmayor
Nicholas Lyons, Lady Mayoress Felicity Lyons, and TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, ahead of the State Banquet held in his honour.
#SouthAfrica
@PresidencyZA
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Pictures from today’s
#PlatinumJubilee
Royal Reception at Guildhall, where
@citylordmayor
welcomed guests including HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, other senior Royals, politicians and representatives of the Armed Forces.
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The City of London Corporation is donating £250,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. Any amount you can give will go a long way to helping those in need. Donate now...
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City of London's first 'virtual' Freedom ceremony will be held on Tuesday 12 May 10.30am for
@captaintommoore
who raised nearly £33m for
@NHSuk
. The ceremony will be broadcast 'live' on the City of London Corporation's
#YouTube
channel
#COVID19
#TomMoore
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We're delighted to announce that The Tipperary pub on Fleet Street has reopened to the public after three years of closure.
It will be the first of several new and restored pubs coming into operation in the City over the next few years.
Read more here:
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As of today, Chancery Lane is closed to through traffic Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm in an experimental scheme as part of our
#PedestrianPriorityStreets
programme. Black cabs are exempt and the road remains open for access. Find out more and have your say:
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Today at noon the City Proclamation will be made from the steps of the Royal Exchange, stating the name and identity of the heir who will succeed HM The Queen. The public are welcome to watch the ceremony from designated viewing areas, but are urged to arrive early.
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Changes are on the way at
#BankJunction
from 13 Feb, as the next phase of the
#AllChangeAtBank
scheme begins. Queen Victoria St will permanently close to motor vehicles at its northern end, with a temp westbound one-way system in Mansion House St. More:
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Tomorrow at noon the City Proclamation will be made from the steps of the Royal Exchange, stating the name and identity of the heir who will succeed HM The Queen. The public are welcome to watch the ceremony from designated viewing areas, but are urged to arrive early.
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Crowds gathered at the Royal Exchange today for the City Proclamation, the historic ceremony at which His Majesty King Charles III was proclaimed as the heir to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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The City Corporation’s Policy & Resources Committee today unanimously agreed to designate
@SimpsonsTavern
in Cornhill as an Asset of Community Value. Read more here:
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Many congratulations to Roland Butcher, who received the Freedom of the City of London
@GuildhallLondon
today. Recognised as the first black cricketer to play for England, he has been described by
@ECB_cricket
as "a trailblazer on the field."
#Cricket
#cricketer
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The City Corporation has appointed Ian Thomas CBE as its new Town Clerk and Chief Executive. When he joins from
@RBKingston
in Feb he will become the 51st person to take the role, which dates back to the 13th century. Read more:
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Our public consultation on gender identity is now live. We want to ensure our services do not discriminate. We’d like to hear from all interested groups as part of the consultation. Take the survey here, it’s open until September 14
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Today staff and pupils
@COLA_Shoreditch
welcomed HRH Earl of Wessex
@RoyalFamily
to see all that the
@COLAT_Trust
school has to offer.
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Huge congratulations to the 100-year-old Second World War veteran
@captaintommoore
who has today been awarded the Freedom of the City of London during its first ‘virtual’ ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding fundraising efforts for
@NHSuk
#TomMoore
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Some of the City’s most famous landmarks including
@TowerBridge
and
@GuildhallLondon
will be lit red, white and blue this weekend to celebrate the
#Coronation
– come and take a look Sat & Sun 8pm-midnight
@CityBridgeTrust
More:
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Statues of two prominent figures in the City of London with links to slavery will be removed and re-sited, the City Corporation's Policy and Resources Committee has decided today -
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Londoners will be in for a surprise when they see cows roaming in Wanstead Park today, for the first time in 150-years. We've put carefully selected cattle from our 200-strong herd at Epping Forest out to graze as part of a 2 month trial
@CoLEppingForest
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We’re delighted to share our new image of what the city skyline will look like in 2030. Demand for premium office space in the Square Mile remains strong and with these new towers comes a wealth of additional benefits, for all to enjoy.
Read more here:
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Congratulations to former England cricketer Devon Malcolm, who received the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony at Guildhall this afternoon, in recognition of his sporting achievements.
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A COVID pop-up vaccination centre will be at Liverpool Street Station tomorrow from 9.30am-6.30pm. You can get your first, second or booster jab.
#KeepLondonSafe
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Pollution-busting traffic restrictions introduced in Beech Street – Britain’s first 24/7 ‘zero-emission street’ – could return permanently, under new plans being consulted on by the City Corporation. Read more and have your say:
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Following a ceremony at Guildhall today, Nicholas Lyons has taken office as the 694th
@citylordmayor
and will serve until November 2023. As the elected head of the City Corporation, he will act as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry.
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The Seattle-born economist, accountant, and scientist Michael Mainelli has taken office today as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. During his mayoralty, the Lord Mayor will act as an international spokesperson for the City.
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Captain Tom Moore, who has raised nearly £30 million for
@NHSuk
, will receive the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of his charitable work. The former British Army officer, who is 100 today, will receive the award next week.
#CaptainTomMoore
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Say hello to the 692nd
@citylordmayor
William Russell, who succeeded the Late Lord Mayor Peter Estlin at a ceremony at
@GuildhallLondon
this afternoon.
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Remember from tomorrow (Mon 13) Queen Victoria St will be permanently closed at Bank Junction, with
@TfL
buses re-routed, and a temporary westbound one-way system in Mansion House St, as the next phase of
#AllChangeAtBank
begins. More:
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Emma Markiewicz has been appointed as the new Director of our London Metropolitan Archives. The largest civic archive in the UK, it holds 100KM of archives on its Clerkenwell site in east London.
@LdnMetArchives
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Three weeks (30 Oct) until
@IanMcKellen
receives
#freedomofthecityoflondon
for outstanding contribution to acting and
#LGBT
campaign work.
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This evening
@citylordmayor
Locum Tenens Sir David Wootton welcomed
@ClarenceHouse
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to
@cityoflondon
for this year’s High Commissioners’ Banquet. Speakers tonight include
@RwandaInUK
HE
@YKaritanyi
who will talk about
@CHOGM2020
.
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School children resident in the City of London, who are eligible for free school meals, will receive food vouchers over the October
#halfterm
holiday. Read more here:
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Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons this evening praised the shared values of the Square Mile and Their Majesties The King and Queen at a dinner at The Mansion House to mark the City’s role in the Coronation. Read more here
@RoyalFamily
@citylordmayor
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Today at noon a City Proclamation will be made from the steps of the Royal Exchange, proclaiming Charles III as King. The public are invited to watch the ceremony from designated viewing areas, but are urged to arrive early
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We’ll fly the rainbow Pride flag for the first time over iconic City landmarks, The Mansion House and Central Criminal Court - as well as Tower Bridge and Guildhall - to celebrate the City of London’s support for the LGBT+ community.
#PrideMatters
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Resplendent in the colours of the
#SouthAfrica
flag,
@GuildhallArt
is illuminated, ahead of this evening’s State Banquet at
@GuildhallLondon
, held in honour of His Excellency
@CyrilRamaphosa
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A few shots taken by colleagues working on the ground outside Mansion House.
#LordMayorsShow
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As a mark of respect to the Paris victims we will light
@TowerBridge
in colours of the Tricolor instead of annual
#LMS800
fireworks
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We are delighted to announce that Alderman Michael Mainelli has today been elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. He will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry from 10 November 2023.
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Prime Minister
@RishiSunak
is welcomed to
@GuildhallLondon
this evening by
@citylordmayor
Nicholas Lyons, ahead of The Lord Mayor’s Banquet. Photographed here with the Lord Mayor, as he signs the Distinguished Visitors’ Book at
@GuildhallArt
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Tonight,
@TowerBridge
is lit up green to mark the fourth anniversary of the
#Grenfell
fire. We remember the 72 people who lost their lives on that terrible night and our thoughts are with their loved ones and all those who have suffered
#GoGreenforGrenfell
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William Russell has today been elected as the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London. During his one-year term, which starts on Friday 8 November, he will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry.
@citylordmayor
@GuildhallLondon
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The Union Flag is flying at half mast today over our buildings at Guildhall, Mansion House, the Old Bailey and Tower Bridge to mark the passing of
@captaintommoore
who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London after inspiring the nation and raising over £32m for the
#nhs
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The City of London Corporation has resolved to grant permission for the redevelopment of the 140 and 150 London Wall sites, known as Bastion House and the former Museum of London.
Read more here:
#planning
#development
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Vincent Keaveny has today been sworn in as the 693rd
@citylordmayor
, serving as the elected head of the City of London Corporation and a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry until November 2022.
#CityofLondon
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Nicholas Lyons has today been elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London. He will take office on Friday 11 November.
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🚨🚗Beech Street in
@cityoflondon
is set to become UK’s first 24/7 zero emission street. 🚨 Read more about this groundbreaking scheme that aims to bring substantial health benefits to those who live and work in the
#Barbican
area 👇
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The oldest surviving map of the capital will be the centrepiece of a new free exhibition, Magnificent Maps of London, which opens at the City of London Corporation’s
@LdnMetArchives
on 11 April. More details here
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The UK's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has received the Freedom of the City of London today. He was recognised for his outstanding achievements in public health and his key role in the UK's response to the
#COVID19
pandemic. PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Chown/PA
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Heads-up: Square Mile SMEs have just seven days left to apply for City Corporation’s Covid-19 Recovery Grant Scheme. The deadline is next Friday 18 March. Find out if your business is eligible and apply today👇
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We’re giving £20k from our International Disaster Fund to
@stjohnambulance
to support the fantastic work they’re doing across
#london
on the frontline of the
#coronavirus
pandemic in support of our marvellous
@NHSuk
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William Russell became the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London at today's
@lordmayors_show
. Check out our short film with highlights of the day...
#lordmayorsshow
@citylordmayor
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An air raid siren will sound around
@StPaulsLondon
from 6.05pm today, as part of 75th anniversary of
#Blitz
raid
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A London-wide advertising campaign has launched encouraging drivers to turn off their engines when parked to cut air pollution. ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ features billboards on roadside sites and petrol stations across the capital. More info-
@idlingaction
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Legendary composer and lyricist
#StephenSondheim
poses at
@GuildhallLondon
with Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Julia McKenzie, Imelda Staunton and Maria Friedman after receiving the Freedom of the City of London for his outstanding contribution to
#musicaltheatre
@CompanyWestEnd
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Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones remembered at today's vigil in Guildhall Yard, along with those injured in the terrorist attack on London Bridge on Friday.
A Book of Condolence is now open at
@GuildhallArt
for those who wish to express their sympathies.
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The boss of a Nepalese restaurant who has delivered over 100,000 free meals to frontline staff during the Covid-19 pandemic became a Freeman of the City of London at a ceremony. More details
@SujanKatuwal_
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'Under Ground London' opens at
@LdnMetArchives
on Monday to reveal tunnels, sewers, forgotten rivers, 'ghost stations', shelters... and a 'lost shopping parade' underneath
#OxfordStreet
- admission FREE
#hiddenlondon
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Today
@LeadenhallMkt
celebrate the
#Coronation
with an old-fashioned Cockney knees-up featuring a Pearly King and Pearly Prince, photo ops and free cake, tea and coffee from 11am to 4pm. More: What's on in the City:
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Shadow Business Secretary
@jreynoldsMP
has been awarded Freedom of the City today. More details
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Last night the City of London Corporation held a banquet in honour of President Yoon Suk Yeol. In his speech, Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli hailed the historic ties between the UK and the Republic of Korea and welcomed the ever-growing connections between our two nations 🇬🇧🇰🇷
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The Lord Mayor’s State Coach made its way through the City's streets at dawn, as
@citylordmayor
elect Michael Mainelli took part in the Early Morning Rehearsal for
#LordMayorsShow
. Starting before sunrise from Guildhall, it provided an eye-catching preview of Saturday's parade.
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City pays tribute to victims of London Bridge terror attack: book of condolence to be opened tomorrow at Guildhall Art Gallery, vigil being held in Guildhall Yard at 11am and flowers being laid in Walbrook outside Mansion House. All welcome.
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Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, who initiated and led the development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, has received the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in, and contribution to, science and public health.
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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have arrived as the Queen's representatives
#ColombiaStateVisit
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Are you ready for the
#LordMayorShow
from 11am tomorrow? The noisiest, largest and most colourful event in the City’s calendar will bring together over 7,000 people, 250 horses, and over 150 floats. Dry and sunny weather expected - check
@TfL
Journey Planner for travel updates.
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We are pleased to share more photos of our banquet in honour of President Yoon Suk Yeol at Guildhall, last night
You can read the Lord Mayor's remarks on the historic and newer ties between the UK and the Republic of Korea by clicking here:
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Many congratulations to
@England
team captain and
@SpursOfficial
striker and top goalscorer
@HKane
who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements.
#football
#HarryKane
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55 Bishopsgate scheme approved by our Planning Applications Sub-Committee.
The proposals feature a 63-storey tower (the Square Mile’s third tallest building), with a free to visit public roof top, offering 360-degree views of London.
Read more here:
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It was a golden morning in the Square Mile when
@citylordmayor
’s State Coach was taken from the Museum of London to Guildhall Yard in preparation for the world-famous
#LordMayorsShow
on November 13th. More details on the show here .
@lordmayors_show
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Many Happy Returns, Your Majesty, on your very special day!
#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty
#elizabethII
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On
#WorldAIDSDay
, we have awarded four leading figures from two major HIV charities,
@THTorguk
and
@PositiveEast
, the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of their outstanding work to support people and communities living with HIV. More details:
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We are delighted to announce that Vincent Keaveny has today been elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. He will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry from 12 November 2021
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Four frontline members of staff and the Chief Executive of
@BartsHospital
have been presented with the Freedom of the City of London this afternoon, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Hospital's work during the
#COVID19
#pandemic
.
#NHS
#coronavirus
#hospital
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Today the Pride flag is flying once again above Guildhall. Together we’re celebrating the diversity of our amazing capital, and showing our support for London’s
#LGBTQ
+ communities during
#PrideMonth
and ahead of this weekend’s
#PrideInLondon
@PrideInLondon
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The William Charter will be on rare public display at the Heritage Gallery at
@GuildhallArt
from Saturday (24 September) until 19 January. Measuring six inches by one-and-a-half inches, it's the oldest document (1067) in the City's archives. FREE admission
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Great to see our City thriving and vibrant with such a diverse mix of people and organisations; you can find a full list of them on the official website -
#LordMayorsShow
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City of London Corporation pays tribute to Sir Roger Gifford.
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HRH Duke of Sussex was met by Alderman William Russell tonight at
@GuildhallLondon
as he arrived to speak at a reception for
@WeAreInvictus
.
@RoyalFamily
HRH Duke of Sussex came to
@cityoflondon
tonight for a
@WeAreInvictus
reception. As I am in Australia I was represented by Alderman William Russell. I’m told a great evening was had by all to celebrate a fantastic sporting event!
@RoyalFamily
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Many congratulations to London’s first Night Czar, LGBTQ+ writer and activist, 'Duckie' host
@thervt
, and
@BBC6Music
presenter, Amy Lamé on being awarded the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today.
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The outgoing Regional Head of
@TheOfficialSBI
's UK operations Sanjiv Chadha today received the Freedom of the City of London. The CEO follows in the footsteps of other distinguished Indians, including Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of the Republic of India.
@sbi_uk
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Lord Mayor Elect William Russell waving from the State Coach at
@StPaulsLondon
during this morning’s rehearsal for Saturday’s
@lordmayors_show
. The Coach, which is the world’s oldest ceremonial vehicle in regular use, has featured in every Show since 1797
@visitthecity
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One of the finest surviving 13th-century copies of
#MagnaCarta
(1297) is on rare public display at the City of London Heritage Gallery at
@GuildhallArt
- and you've got until Thursday 22 September to view this iconic document before it returns to our archives. Admission FREE.
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Today, the City Corporation approved plans to relocate Billingsgate and Smithfield markets to Barking and Dagenham.
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Three of the City’s oldest charters (from 1067, 1199, and 1215) have gone on public display to reflect the City of London’s links with the
#monarchy
. The display at the Heritage Gallery at
@GuildhallArt
runs until 5 October - admission FREE.
#Coronation
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The Early Morning Rehearsal for
@lordmayors_show
on Saturday 10 November gets underway on the City’s streets
@visitthecity
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IT'S SHOW TIME! The biggest, noisiest, and most colourful event in the City's calendar gets underway at 11am, starting from The Mansion House EC4. People are already taking up their places for good views of the
#LordMayorsShow
- so come along and enjoy the parade!
@visitthecity
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