This evening, I was delighted to attend the City of London’s annual parliamentary reception on the terrace of the House of Commons, kindly hosted by former Lord Mayor of London, the Lord Mountevans. The purpose of the event is to…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: St Botolph Without Animal Blessing Service
A message from Fr. David Armstrong: In just over a month’s time, we will hold our Animal Blessing Service here at St Botolph’s. Each year we host this special service on the Friday closest to St Francis’s Feast Day which…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Half Term ‘Intro to Architecture’ Workshop
Calling all budding architects, future designers, natural creatives, urban explorers – aged between 14-17, living on Mansell and Middlesex Street Estates. Join us for a free 3-day creative workshop (30 Oct-1 Nov) exploring building(s), design, history – and making stuff…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Royal Regiment of Fusiliers – 100 Years of City Freedom
Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers have exercised their Privileged Regiment status under their Freedom of the City of London, 100 years since the privilege was granted. With drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed, hundreds of personnel, veterans,…
Continue ReadingBanksy Installation Appears in the City of London
There has been much excitement over the past 24 hours, following street artist Banksy’s announcement on Instagram that they had been responsible for the redecoration of a City of London Police sentry box on Ludgate Hill with a piranha design.…
Continue ReadingStandard Chartered Great City Race: 23rd July 2024 Road Closures
Standard Chartered’s Great City Race is back again this year. It remains London’s premier corporate running challenge for teams of employees across the Square Mile. The challenge takes place across a 5K course that allows runners to enjoy some of…
Continue ReadingWest Ham Park: 150th Anniversary Celebrations
West Ham Park has been managed by the City of London Corporation since 1874 and this weekend we have been busy celebrating its 150th anniversary. Spanning 77 acres, it is the largest public park in the London Borough of Newham and welcomes…
Continue ReadingCity of London: Celebrating Diversity with Pride 2024
This week, I was honoured to represent the City of London Corporation at its annual Pride event at the Guildhall. There is something magical about the history and grandeur of the Guildhall. It has a unique ability to draw together…
Continue ReadingCity of London Celebrates Volunteer Workforce
This evening, the Great Hall of the Guildhall was packed full of the army of volunteers that help support the City of London’s operations across London and the Home Counties. From our volunteer police specials and cadets, to volunteer carers,…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Liverpool Street Commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day
The Royal British Legion have been commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings, known as D-Day, at Liverpool Street Station today. They were joined by a number of veterans who were collecting funds for the Poppy Appeal charity. You…
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