Take inspiration from the past, present and future of the railway at Liverpool Street’s new exhibition space, created by Network Rail as part of the nationwide celebration of 200 years of train travel. You’ll find the exhibitions on the upper…
Continue ReadingBand of the Royal Yeomanry: Annual Guildhall Concert
This evening, I was delighted to be amongst those who attended the annual concert by the The Band of The Royal Yeomanry (Inns of Court & City Yeomanry) in Guildhall Yard. This annual public event showcases wonderful performances by the…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Policy & Resources Strategy Sessions
This week, the City of London Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee and its Chief Offers spent two days outside of Guildhall discussing some of the great challenges and opportunities which exist and prioritising where they need to focus resources to…
Continue ReadingBanquet in Honour of His Excellency The President of the French Republic
This evening, Guildhall’s historic assets were gleaming for the white-tie reception and banquet in honour of President and Mrs Macron, who are in the UK for a 3 day state visit. The event brings together representatives from across the City…
Continue ReadingCity of London Celebrates Armed Forces Day 2025
This evening, we raised the Armed Forces Flag over Guildhall, ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, which celebrates the remarkable men and women who serve our nation. The City of London Corporation celebrates its strong and enduring bonds with…
Continue ReadingCity of London: New Sheriffs elected for 2025 – 2026
Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley have been elected at Guildhall’s Common Hall today to serve as the next Sheriffs of the City of London. They will take office on 26 September, holding the position for one year, and…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Celebrating with Pride 2025
Bishopsgate Councillor Ben Murphy joins the CEO of Bishopsgate Institute, Fran Canty, and her team promoting the work of the charity at Guildhall, London - June 2025
Continue ReadingCity of London Corporation Celebrates Innovation During London Tech Week 2025
This week innovators, investors and tech giants come together at London Tech Week to assess the investment, innovation and talent which calls London home. Attendees include visionaries from over 90 countries seeking to apply new tech to solve the world’s…
Continue ReadingCity of London Police: Operation Swipe
Op Swipe is the City of London Police’s operation to deter, detect, apprehend and prevent phone snatching. This proactive approach involves: Visible public messaging – iconic ‘blue plaques’, placed at phone theft hotspots and locations where arrests of phone snatchers have…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Finsbury Circus Gardens Opens!
Finsbury Circus Gardens – London’s first public park and the largest open green space in the Square Mile – has reopened following a major transformation project by the City of London Corporation. Upgrades to this historic, Grade II-listed site include:…
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