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This year’s Lord Mayor’s Show is on Saturday 14 November. Most of the press material related to the Show comes out either at the beginning of October, around the time of the incoming Lord Mayor’s election, or in the two weeks before the Show itself as everything is lined up for the day.

Press Accreditation

There will be two main press points (and a photo opportunity in the Guildhall Yard) and as usual, to gain access photographers and TV crews must apply in advance for accreditation.

Introducing the 2009 Lord Mayor’s Show

On Saturday 14 November, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the 682nd Lord Mayor of London’s first duty will be to embark on a procession from Mansion House to the Royal Courts as part of the Lord Mayor’s Show.

In a tradition dating back to 1215 and enshrined in the charter of King John, each new Lord Mayor is required to swear a pledge of allegiance to the Sovereign in front of the Lord Chief Justice and Judges of the Queen’s Bench Division. An established highlight of London’s social calendar, the Lord Mayor’s Show attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

For more information please see the introduction to the 2009 Show.

New Lord Mayor elected for City of London

The City today elected Nick Anstee as the 682nd Lord Mayor of the City of London, to serve from Friday 13 November. Alderman Nick Anstee, who served as Sheriff of the City 2003-2004, is an eminent City figure, a senior director of the international law firm SJ Berwin and chartered accountant with a long-standing commitment to public service. His charitable appeal ‘Pitch Perfect’ will be on behalf of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Cricket Foundation. The aim of the Appeal is to bring musical and sporting opportunities to young people in the disadvantaged boroughs of East London.

For more information

For further information about these or any other subjects, or to arrange an interview with Dominic Reid, please contact Loretta Lui at the City of London Press Office on 020 7332 1754 or by email;.

The City website is at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

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Briefly:

The 2009 Lord Mayor's Show will be on Saturday 14 November. The procession lasts from 11am to about 2.30pm and fills the whole area between Bank and Aldwych. There are guided walks at 3 and the day ends with fireworks at 5 over the Thames.

Take part!

If you'd like to take part in next year's Show, please get in touch with the Pageantmaster's office to register your interest. It's a fantastic way to boost your profile, raise morale and do something for charity all at once.

Credits:

The Lord Mayor's Show is organised and directed by the Pageantmaster, Dominic Reid OBE. This site has been built and managed by spanner since its launch in 1996, and currently runs on a modified version of radiant and rails. It is entirely paid for by the generous sponsorship of the London Stock Exchange.

Contacts:

For press enquiries: Loretta Lui at the City of London press office. For general enquiries: Helen Field in the Pageantmaster's office. For problems with the website: William Ross at spanner. For more details and phone numbers please see the contacts page.

Pitch Perfect,

the charitable appeal chosen by Lord Mayor Elect Nick Anstee for his year in office, will benefit the London Symphony Orchestra and the Cricket Foundation and bring musical and sporting opportunities to young people in East London.

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