
"Sir, if you wish to have a just notion of the magnitude of this city, you must not be satisfied with seeing its great streets and squares, but must survey the innumerable little lanes and courts." Boswell: Life
The Master, Wardens, and Court of Assistants of The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Request the company of Members and Guests at the Banquet at Mansion House, London EC4N 8BH on Tuesday, 28th October at 18.30 for 19.15 Evening Dress (Black-tie optional) Orders & Decorations Carriages 22.30 The Annual Banquet will be held in one of the City’s most iconic buildings which has been the home of the Lord Mayor of London since 1752. The evening begins with a sparkling reception, after which guests are called into the Egyptian Hall for a delicious four-course meal, throughout which music will be played in the gallery by the Royal Marines Association Band. Dress for gentlemen will be evening dress (white tie and tails) with the option of dinner jacket (it is the express wish of The Mansion House that white shirt and black tie are worn only in the case of dinner jacket no coloured accessories) or uniform, orders and decorations, and ladies’ ankle-length dresses / national dress. (no bare shoulders) Stair Guard - City of London and NE Sector Army Cadets In Attendance Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Sir Charles Bowman -o0o- Guest Speaker Group Captain John Lawson ADC Beng MSc RAF Commander RAF Leeming Members from our affiliates RAF Leeming HMS Artful
Lord Mayor’s Show Day Saturday 8th November 2025 Join us at Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London, EC4M 7DD With Family and Friends for what has been termed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’ for a fun-packed day. The Hall opens at 10.15 and will be serving tea, coffee and biscuits, and it will be our base. The procession passes Ludgate Hill just around the corner at about 11.15, and the Lord Mayor’s Coach will pause at St Paul’s at about 12.15 A two-course Buffet Lunch with a glass of wine will be served from 12.30. Cash Bar available Entertainment is being provided in the form of a Magician and a Fabulous Raffle