Lord Mayor's Show 2012

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LORD MAYOR’S SHOW SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER IN THE CITY FROM 11AM

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Leaflet - outer

welcome the new Lord Mayor and

the City’s year.

mark the beginning of his year in style.

A three mile long procession of

Starting and finishing at Mansion

music and movement, community

House, the procession travels down

and commerce, pageantry and

Cheapside, round and past St Paul’s

Cathedral to the Royal Courts of

the City in all its diversity.

Justice before returning via Victoria

It’s best to arrive early for clear views. No seating is provided for disabled people but folding chairs can be brought. Busiest parts are around St Paul’s and Mansion House but Fleet Street, Victoria Embankment and Queen Victoria Street are often more manageable.

There is a dedicated disabled persons’ viewing area and the map inside this leaflet shows accessible WCs, but not all are to full wheelchair access standard – contact 020 7332 1933 or access@cityoflondon.gov.uk for full details.

The City is well served with train, tube and bus links so don’t bring the car but please check for any planned changes to services through Transport for London on 0843 222 1234 or www.tfl.gov.uk

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For full details on the new Lord Mayor, his role, aims for the year and a complete list of everyone taking part in the Show, get a copy of the official Show programme. You can buy one on the day or get a copy from mid-October by sending a cheque for £5 (made payable to Peter Moore Associates Ltd) to PMA Ltd, 66 Vicarage Road, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9BD. For discounts on bulk orders call 07736 067 616.

Girlguiding UK will be supplying lunch packs to the Show participants – a much-needed midday boost given their very early start.

Outward Return Mansion House to Royal Courts of Justice Lord Mayor travels from Guildhall to Mansion House Procession leaves Mansion House.

Lord Mayor waves off procession from Mansion House balcony

Royal Courts of Justice to Mansion House

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Head of procession sets off from Victoria Embankment at its junction with Temple Avenue

...there’s more That’s the end of the Show but not the fun. There’s so much more on offer in the City for families and people of all ages and interests. Look for details inside this leaflet.

Embankment, at Temple Avenue.

Head of procession reaches Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand

This range can be seen by all the

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and 150 floats will be on display to

one of the most exciting days in

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together in the Lord Mayor’s Show,

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Getting to the Show

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Paper Cuts: Suzy Taylor Design: DesignRaphael Ltd Print: Perivan Ltd

Getting good views

Lord Mayor leaves Mansion House to join the procession

that’s anything but ordinary.

Getting the whole story

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something really special on a day

schools, charities, professional

More than 6,500 people, 200 horses

SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2012

Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress arrive at St Paul’s Cathedral and leave the coach to be blessed by the Dean

so come along and be a part of

bands, community groups, businesses, Heritage and modernity come

Free guided walks

All times are approximate and information was correct at time of going to press. For up to date information please visit www.lordmayorshow.org

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Led by City of London guides www.cityoflondontouristguides.com The City of London is amazing – and a qualified City Guide will help you discover its delights. The City, also known as the Square Mile, is the financial heart of London. It has been central to British history for centuries, and contains historic buildings from many ages. Your guide will take you to fascinating places and tell stories of people and events connected with them, including the Lord Mayor’s Show and its traditions. Walks will leave from No 1 Poultry (the large pink and white building near Mansion House, by Bank underground station) between 3 and 4.30pm. The pace is gentle and suitable for all ages. The routes will be wheelchair friendly, with no steps and few hills.

You will reach Blackfriars by 5pm. Walks are free, but donations to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal would be welcome.

Head of procession arrives back at Mansion House Lord Mayor rejoins procession at Royal Courts Lord Mayor arrives back at Mansion House and is greeted by City Aldermen and livery company Masters

A wonderfully illustrated new version of the Dick Whittington story is being published in time for this year’s Show. Written by the Lady Mayoress, Clare Gifford, it explores the legend and real life of a poor boy (and his clever cat!) who rose to become Lord Mayor three times.

Sold in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, you can find out where to buy a copy from www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lmshow or www.lordmayorshow.org or look out for it for sale in the City on Show day.

Please note that there will be no fireworks display this year. After the wonderful Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations this summer, it was felt that there’s only so many fireworks we should be sending up in one year! It has been agreed that the display will not take place this year.

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The information in this leaflet can be made available in other formats.

Please call 020 7332 1014 or download a map-only version from www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lmshow For more information on the Show visit The Show formally begins at 11am,

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Lord Mayor arrives at Royal Courts of Justice, leaves the coach and swears an oath of allegiance before the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and Master of the Rolls.

The Lord Mayor’s Show website is sponsored by the London Stock Exchange

or call 020 7332 3456 www.lordmayorshow.org representatives. organisations and overseas different elements taking part – the

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And there’s more

The Barbican Centre

How much fun can one Square Mile offer? Quite a bit as you can see from this spread. Before and after you come to the Show there are plenty of things to do in easy walking distance of the route. The venues listed here just scratch the surface of a City that has a wealth of culture, shopping, green spaces, history and worship.

Museum of London T 020 7001 9844 www.museumoflondon.org.uk

St Paul’s Cathedral

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2012 has been a busy year for St Paul’s with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic and Paralympic Games putting Wren’s masterpiece on a worldwide platform. Come and see everything that happens in the peaceful space below its iconic dome. Entry to the Cathedral and all performances is free on Show day.

Dick Whittington – An organ extravaganza with percussion and actors. Music, Guy Bovet; Libretto, Michael Symmons Roberts Rich, famous and fabulous, Mayor Dick is feeling incredibly pleased with himself. But the cat is unimpressed - after all, it was his work that put Whittington where he is today. Hear the two of them squabble as they retell their famous City of London tale - a rags to riches adventure story that takes us to the far corners of the world and back again, as the bells of the City churches call 'Turn again, Dick Whittington'. Simon Johnson (organ) 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

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Step inside for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past. Discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed as Romans gave way to Saxons, wonder at the splendour of medieval London and examine the tumultuous years when London was ravaged by civil wars, plague and the Great Fire of 1666. Then venture into the Galleries of Modern London where you can walk the streets of Victorian London and take a stroll in recreated 18th century pleasure gardens. Entry is free.

Doctors, Dissection and Resurrection Men This major exhibition brings together human and animal remains, exquisite anatomical models and drawings, documents and original artefacts. It reveals the intimate relationship between surgeons pushing forward anatomical study and the ‘Resurrection men’ who supplied them with bodies; and the shadowy practices prompted by a growing demand for corpses.

Tickets are adult £9; concession/child (aged 12+) £7; Friends of the Museum FREE

Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre

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T 020 7332 3700 www.guildhall-art-gallery.org.uk Discover the City of London’s fantastic art collection at Guildhall Art Gallery. See works dating from 1670 to the present, including Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, and a fascinating range of paintings documenting London's dramatic history. Step into the ruins of London's Roman Amphitheatre, in which crowds would once have gathered to watch wild animal fights, public executions and gladiatorial combats. Entry to the permanent collection and amphitheatre is free.

John Bartlett: London Sublime John Bartlett's extraordinary narrative paintings are fixated on the paranoia of modern urban life. This major exhibition includes the artist's large-scale canvasses alongside more intimate, everyday scenes which capture contemporary London in all its messed-up glory. Bartlett revisits and adapts traditional genres of painting to evoke the world we live in today. Throughout the exhibition he will be creating a large wall drawing on the subject of the August 2011 riots entitled 'Rise of the Invisible'. This new work will echo the monumental 'History Painting', a depiction of the Poll Tax Riots, on loan from the Museum of London. Entry £5, £3 concessions; free to under 16s, and City of London residents with proof of address.

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Random International: Rain Room In this daring new commission, contemporary art studio Random International invites you to make your own path through perpetual rainfall.

Though using sophisticated technology, Rain Room remains profoundly elemental and simple.

The installation evokes the beauty of water whilst reminding us of its growing scarcity on the planet, encouraging us to consider technology’s role in harnessing our precious natural resources.

11am–8pm Free.

Everything Was Moving: Photography from the 60s and 70s This major photography exhibition explores the 60s and 70s through the lenses of 12 international photographers. Over 400 works, many shown in the UK for the first time, present some of the most inspiring voices in the 20th century including Bruce Davidson, William Eggleston, David Goldblatt, Graciela Iturbide, Boris Mikhailov, Malick Sidibé, Shomei Tomatsu, and Li Zhensheng. 11am–8pm Tickets from £7 online/£8 on the door (concession); £10 online/£12 on the door (standard).

Forests: Calixto Bieito – Based on texts

by William Shakespeare This is a new Shakespearean odyssey imagined by one of Europe’s most prominent theatre directors, Calixto Bieito, whose passionate and radical interpretations of classics have stimulated controversy and earned him critical acclaim (for ages 16+). Tickets £16–35.

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Tower Bridge Exhibition

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Designed by legendary architect Jean Nouvel, One New Change is the City of London's iconic shopping and leisure destination. Boasting over 60 stores, it offers unforgettable retail and restaurant experiences night and day, seven days a week. With a stunning roof terrace overlooking St Paul's Cathedral, restaurants from Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, and shops including Topshop and Hugo Boss, One New Change is unlike anything else in London.

Built by the Victorians over 100 years ago, Tower Bridge has become London's most famous landmark and a must-see attraction for anyone coming to the capital for the Lord Mayor’s Show. You are invited to come inside and experience spectacular views of London from the Bridge's high-level walkways 42 metres above the River Thames. In each Tower a short film explains the history behind the Bridge’s conception and construction, whilst temporary exhibitions explore more of the key themes relating to Tower Bridge.

Having exited via the South Tower, follow the blue line to the Victorian Engine Rooms situated underneath the Bridge on the south bank. Here you will learn about the original workings of the Bridge whilst marvelling at the magnificent coal boilers and steam engines that have been meticulously maintained. Animation and video footage provide a greater insight into the raising of the Bridge’s Bascules.

For the full picture of everything available on the day why not visit the City Information Centre, opposite St Paul’s Cathedral, and plan your day in depth using the staff’s comprehensive knowledge or go to www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/thingstodo

Admission: Adults £8, children £3.40, concessions £5.60 and under 5s free.

Special offer only valid on Show day: Two for one adult admission on production of this leaflet.

What’s it all about?

Preserving London’s heritage

With all the fun on display it’s easy to forget that the Show has a serious purpose.

Show day marks the first full day for the new Lord Mayor of the City of London. His journey to the Royal Courts of Justice is part of the wider ceremony of him taking office.

It also reflects the importance of the role in representing the City and the City of London Corporation which he heads.

The role dates back to the 12th century and its creation was part of the overall evolution of City government that took place as the City’s position as a trading centre began to flourish. The role of Lord Mayor was formally granted by King John but, to ensure the loyalty of the City’s representative, he demanded that an oath of allegiance be sworn to the King at Westminster.

Business ambassador While the oath of allegiance now takes place at the Royal Courts and has become largely ceremonial, the City itself remains a powerhouse for the UK’s economy. The Lord Mayor plays a major part in promoting it at home and abroad.

He is an international ambassador for UKbased financial services and industry as a whole. During his year he will spend around 90 days abroad leading business delegations in an overseas visits programme to foster trade, improve business links and promote the City as a place to do business.

He also speaks on behalf of business, helping to shape legislation in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels.

This focus on business is one of the major strands of the work of the City Corporation.

But there are many other strands that have a significant impact on the life of the capital and beyond.

Supporting London’s communities

Looking after London’s green spaces

One of these is to work in partnership with its surrounding communities to support educational and cultural opportunities and wider economic development.

The City Corporation also carries out unique functions and services, many provided at no cost to the taxpayer.

This work cuts across different areas of the organisation. It includes £15m of grants given annually by its charity The City Bridge Trust to worthy causes across London or to projects that can have an impact both locally and nationally. It also ranges from the Barbican Centre’s outreach programme to the urban regeneration work its Economic Development Office carries out.

In particular this latter work is concentrated on increasing employment opportunities within the Square Mile for those in the surrounding boroughs and supporting small and medium sized firms there.

Open Spaces for example, comprise more than 10,000 acres across London and include Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest. Some have been owned and managed since 1870 to protect them from development and preserve them as a natural resource. This policy was the inspiration behind the later Green Belt movement. Many of these spaces are now landmarks of London and have gained the coveted Green Flag award and several are also Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

Even in the urban environment of the City there are more than 150 gardens, churchyards, parks and plazas for people to enjoy.

The number of these gardens and landscaped areas has increased ten times in the past 30 years.

These open spaces have become part of the City’s heritage, deeply ingrained in its lifeblood and balancing the hectic nature of this business City. As part of this heritage the City Corporation is responsible for buildings that have become icons of London – Tower Bridge, the Monument, Guildhall and Mansion House. Making that heritage accessible for people means that these are regularly open to the public. They join Roman London’s Amphitheatre and Museum of London and its site in Docklands (both part-funded by the organisation) in showing how London began, developed and became what it is today.

Services for the Square Mile These are in addition to the City Corporation’s work as the provider of local government services to the Square Mile. This means supplying the everyday services you would expect – education, libraries, street cleaning, planning, sports facilities and so on – with many you would not – such as having its own police force in the City of London Police, established experts on economic crime.

The City Corporation is also one of the largest supporters of the arts in the UK. The Lord Mayor’s Appeal reflects this commitment and supports it.

Many of these areas will be represented in the Lord Mayor’s Show. While their aim on the day will be to have fun, the rest of their year, like the Lord Mayor’s, will be dedicated to keeping the capital running and at the forefront of business. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lordmayor