CITY EVENTS
A series of lectures about the City of London and its history organised and conducted by a partnership of City of London Guides
4 March 2010 - Fleet Street and the fight for a free press Ian Lewis
11 March 2010 - The City Livery Companies Murray Craig
18 March 2010 - The Edwardian City: a study in hope and glory Hugh Dennis
25March 2010 - Steamships and the City Debbie Pearson
Venue: St Bride Institute, Bride Lane , off Fleet Street , London EC4Y 8EQ
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
Walks: There will be an optional walk led by each lecturer on the Saturday or Sunday after the lecture.
Cost: £9 per lecture or £30 for the series of 4 lectures. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
To Book: Send cheque for £30 payable to " Down Memory Lane " to Val Pretlove, 10 Brunswick Hill, Reading , RG1 7YT
Please enclose a stamped, addressed envelope or email address for the detailed programme and walk information.
The lectures are organised by a partnership of City of London Guides : Down Memory Lane . They are Hugh Dennis, Debbie Pearson & Val Pretlove.
All the lecturers are qualified City of London Guides .
Enquiries: Phone 0118 959 0273 or email: pretlove@waitrose.com
The Annual United Guilds Service is a splendid City occasion when the Lord Mayor, the Sherrifs, Masters, Prime Warden, Upper Bailiff, plus Wardens and representatives of all the Livery Companies come together in St Paul's Cathedral.
United Guilds Service: Friday 19 March 2010
The Corporation of The Sons of the Clergy Service - this annual service is one of thanksfiving and rededication to God for the work of the Corporation in providing valuable assistance to the Clergy and their families in their time of need.
The Corporation of The Sons of the Clergy 356th Festival Service: Tuesday 11 May 2010 at 5.30pm
Common Hall is held at Guildhall for the election of Sheriffs, and The Lord Mayor for the year ensuing. Liverymen clothed before 31 May of the previous year are eligible to vote. Elections are usually followed by luncheon.
Election of Sheriffs: Thursday 24 June 2010
Election of The Lord Mayor: Wednesday 29 September 2010
The Silent Ceremony - Swearing-in of the new Lord Mayor: Friday 12 November 2009
Lord Mayor’s Day: Saturday 13 November 2009
