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Last Seen Profiles
.
@TowerBridge
is illuminated purple tonight as the City of London pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
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We are delighted to announce that the entire
@Lionesses
team and Head Coach Sarina Wiegman will receive the Freedom of the City of London, following their triumphant 2-1 win against Germany at
@wembleystadium
last night.
@FA
#WEURO2022
#womensfootball
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Last night’s Banquet in honour of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan was a huge success. Here are some of the key moments of the evening.
#UKJapan
#StateVisit
@JAPANinUK
@UKinJapan
@RoyalFamily
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The Lord Mayor welcomes the Emperor of Japan to Guildhall ahead of tonight’s banquet.
#UKJapan
#StateVisit
@UKinJapan
@JAPANinUK
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Many congratulations to
@WestHam
legend
@Noble16Mark
on being awarded the Freedom of the City of London at
@GuildhallLondon
today, in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements and charity work.
#TheHammers
#EastLondon
#football
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The Union Flag is flying over Guildhall to commemorate the 80th anniversary of
#DDay80
. Commemorations are continuing in Normandy, the official anniversary. Donate to Royal British Legion here - ..
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Preparations are underway to welcome the Emperor of Japan to Guildhall for a banquet in his honour. Speaking at the event,
@citylordmayor
will reflect on the strong ties between our two nations.
#UKJapan
#StateVisit
@JAPANinUK
@RoyalFamily
@UKinJapan
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As excitement builds for
@FIFAWorldCup
starting November 20, we’re pleased to announce we will award England skipper
@HKane
Freedom of the City of London at a special ceremony in January. More details:
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Calls for pop legend
@taylorswift13
to be awarded the Freedom of the City of London for boosting the capital's economy makes the front page of
@MetroUK
One of our proudest and most ancient traditions, the Freedom of the City of London can be awarded by the City of London
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The City of London Corporation has approved proposals to transform the streets and public realm between the old Museum of London site and St. Paul’s Underground station, into a new public square.
Read more here:
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Second World War veteran
@captaintommoore
, who raised nearly £33m for
@NHSuk
, will be awarded the Freedom of the City of London at 10.30am in the first ever 'virtual' ceremony. Watch it 'live' on our
#YouTube
channel -
#TomMoore
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The
#Coronation
marks a new era. To honour this momentous occasion some of the City’s most famous landmarks including
@TowerBridge
and
@GuildhallLondon
are lit red, white and blue ‘til midnight tonight and 8pm to midnight tomorrow
@CityBridgeTrust
More:
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His Excellency
@CyrilRamaphosa
is welcomed to
@GuildhallLondon
by
@citylordmayor
Nicholas Lyons, Lady Mayoress Felicity Lyons, and TRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, ahead of the State Banquet held in his honour.
#SouthAfrica
@PresidencyZA
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Pictures from today’s
#PlatinumJubilee
Royal Reception at Guildhall, where
@citylordmayor
welcomed guests including HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, other senior Royals, politicians and representatives of the Armed Forces.
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The City of London Corporation is donating £250,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. Any amount you can give will go a long way to helping those in need. Donate now...
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City of London's first 'virtual' Freedom ceremony will be held on Tuesday 12 May 10.30am for
@captaintommoore
who raised nearly £33m for
@NHSuk
. The ceremony will be broadcast 'live' on the City of London Corporation's
#YouTube
channel
#COVID19
#TomMoore
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We're delighted to announce that The Tipperary pub on Fleet Street has reopened to the public after three years of closure.
It will be the first of several new and restored pubs coming into operation in the City over the next few years.
Read more here:
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In his speech at tonight’s Guildhall banquet in honour of The Emperor of Japan, the Lord Mayor hailed the historic ties between our two countries and welcomed our ever-growing connections.
#UKJapan
#StateVisit
@JAPANinUK
@UKinJapan
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As of today, Chancery Lane is closed to through traffic Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm in an experimental scheme as part of our
#PedestrianPriorityStreets
programme. Black cabs are exempt and the road remains open for access. Find out more and have your say:
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Today at noon the City Proclamation will be made from the steps of the Royal Exchange, stating the name and identity of the heir who will succeed HM The Queen. The public are welcome to watch the ceremony from designated viewing areas, but are urged to arrive early.
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Changes are on the way at
#BankJunction
from 13 Feb, as the next phase of the
#AllChangeAtBank
scheme begins. Queen Victoria St will permanently close to motor vehicles at its northern end, with a temp westbound one-way system in Mansion House St. More:
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Tomorrow at noon the City Proclamation will be made from the steps of the Royal Exchange, stating the name and identity of the heir who will succeed HM The Queen. The public are welcome to watch the ceremony from designated viewing areas, but are urged to arrive early.
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City Police Commissioner Angela McLaren is to retire on medical grounds. Angela is a first-class commissioner who led the force with distinction. We are hugely grateful for her commitment and determination. We wish her all the best for the future.
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Crowds gathered at the Royal Exchange today for the City Proclamation, the historic ceremony at which His Majesty King Charles III was proclaimed as the heir to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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At 10am today the Common Cryer read out the Royal Proclamation dissolving Parliament and the summoning of a new Parliament at the Royal Exchange.
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We have moved
#Banksy
’s City of London artwork to Guildhall Yard to ensure it is properly protected and open for the public to view safely. A permanent home for the piece will be decided in due course.
#DestinationCity
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The City Corporation’s Policy & Resources Committee today unanimously agreed to designate
@SimpsonsTavern
in Cornhill as an Asset of Community Value. Read more here:
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Many congratulations to Roland Butcher, who received the Freedom of the City of London
@GuildhallLondon
today. Recognised as the first black cricketer to play for England, he has been described by
@ECB_cricket
as "a trailblazer on the field."
#Cricket
#cricketer
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The City Corporation has appointed Ian Thomas CBE as its new Town Clerk and Chief Executive. When he joins from
@RBKingston
in Feb he will become the 51st person to take the role, which dates back to the 13th century. Read more:
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Today staff and pupils
@COLA_Shoreditch
welcomed HRH Earl of Wessex
@RoyalFamily
to see all that the
@COLAT_Trust
school has to offer.
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Our public consultation on gender identity is now live. We want to ensure our services do not discriminate. We’d like to hear from all interested groups as part of the consultation. Take the survey here, it’s open until September 14
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The Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved plans to transform the deep subterranean Kingsway Tunnels under High Holborn, into to a new visitor and cultural attraction, including what could become London’s deepest underground bar.
Read more here:
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Huge congratulations to the 100-year-old Second World War veteran
@captaintommoore
who has today been awarded the Freedom of the City of London during its first ‘virtual’ ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding fundraising efforts for
@NHSuk
#TomMoore
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Some of the City’s most famous landmarks including
@TowerBridge
and
@GuildhallLondon
will be lit red, white and blue this weekend to celebrate the
#Coronation
– come and take a look Sat & Sun 8pm-midnight
@CityBridgeTrust
More:
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Statues of two prominent figures in the City of London with links to slavery will be removed and re-sited, the City Corporation's Policy and Resources Committee has decided today -
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Londoners will be in for a surprise when they see cows roaming in Wanstead Park today, for the first time in 150-years. We've put carefully selected cattle from our 200-strong herd at Epping Forest out to graze as part of a 2 month trial
@CoLEppingForest
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We’re delighted to share our new image of what the city skyline will look like in 2030. Demand for premium office space in the Square Mile remains strong and with these new towers comes a wealth of additional benefits, for all to enjoy.
Read more here:
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Congratulations to former England cricketer Devon Malcolm, who received the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony at Guildhall this afternoon, in recognition of his sporting achievements.
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We proudly support Yayoi Kusama's sculpture, 'Infinite Accumulation', unveiled today at Liverpool Street Station. The final artwork to be installed and commissioned by the Crossrail Art Programme for the Elizabeth line. We are privileged to fund this significant public art
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A COVID pop-up vaccination centre will be at Liverpool Street Station tomorrow from 9.30am-6.30pm. You can get your first, second or booster jab.
#KeepLondonSafe
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Pollution-busting traffic restrictions introduced in Beech Street – Britain’s first 24/7 ‘zero-emission street’ – could return permanently, under new plans being consulted on by the City Corporation. Read more and have your say:
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The Seattle-born economist, accountant, and scientist Michael Mainelli has taken office today as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. During his mayoralty, the Lord Mayor will act as an international spokesperson for the City.
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Following a ceremony at Guildhall today, Nicholas Lyons has taken office as the 694th
@citylordmayor
and will serve until November 2023. As the elected head of the City Corporation, he will act as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry.
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Captain Tom Moore, who has raised nearly £30 million for
@NHSuk
, will receive the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of his charitable work. The former British Army officer, who is 100 today, will receive the award next week.
#CaptainTomMoore
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Say hello to the 692nd
@citylordmayor
William Russell, who succeeded the Late Lord Mayor Peter Estlin at a ceremony at
@GuildhallLondon
this afternoon.
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Remember from tomorrow (Mon 13) Queen Victoria St will be permanently closed at Bank Junction, with
@TfL
buses re-routed, and a temporary westbound one-way system in Mansion House St, as the next phase of
#AllChangeAtBank
begins. More:
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Emma Markiewicz has been appointed as the new Director of our London Metropolitan Archives. The largest civic archive in the UK, it holds 100KM of archives on its Clerkenwell site in east London.
@LdnMetArchives
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Three weeks (30 Oct) until
@IanMcKellen
receives
#freedomofthecityoflondon
for outstanding contribution to acting and
#LGBT
campaign work.
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This evening
@citylordmayor
Locum Tenens Sir David Wootton welcomed
@ClarenceHouse
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to
@cityoflondon
for this year’s High Commissioners’ Banquet. Speakers tonight include
@RwandaInUK
HE
@YKaritanyi
who will talk about
@CHOGM2020
.
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Lots of people viewing the
#Banksy
artwork at its new temporary home in
#GuildhallYard
. Our colleagues carefully moved the piece here last night. It's now secure and can be viewed safely. A permanent home will be announced in due course.
#DestinationCity
@CityPolice
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School children resident in the City of London, who are eligible for free school meals, will receive food vouchers over the October
#halfterm
holiday. Read more here:
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Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons this evening praised the shared values of the Square Mile and Their Majesties The King and Queen at a dinner at The Mansion House to mark the City’s role in the Coronation. Read more here
@RoyalFamily
@citylordmayor
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Today at noon a City Proclamation will be made from the steps of the Royal Exchange, proclaiming Charles III as King. The public are invited to watch the ceremony from designated viewing areas, but are urged to arrive early
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Resplendent in the colours of the
#SouthAfrica
flag,
@GuildhallArt
is illuminated, ahead of this evening’s State Banquet at
@GuildhallLondon
, held in honour of His Excellency
@CyrilRamaphosa
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We’ll fly the rainbow Pride flag for the first time over iconic City landmarks, The Mansion House and Central Criminal Court - as well as Tower Bridge and Guildhall - to celebrate the City of London’s support for the LGBT+ community.
#PrideMatters
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A few shots taken by colleagues working on the ground outside Mansion House.
#LordMayorsShow
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As a mark of respect to the Paris victims we will light
@TowerBridge
in colours of the Tricolor instead of annual
#LMS800
fireworks
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We are delighted to announce that Alderman Michael Mainelli has today been elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. He will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry from 10 November 2023.
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Prime Minister
@RishiSunak
is welcomed to
@GuildhallLondon
this evening by
@citylordmayor
Nicholas Lyons, ahead of The Lord Mayor’s Banquet. Photographed here with the Lord Mayor, as he signs the Distinguished Visitors’ Book at
@GuildhallArt
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Tonight,
@TowerBridge
is lit up green to mark the fourth anniversary of the
#Grenfell
fire. We remember the 72 people who lost their lives on that terrible night and our thoughts are with their loved ones and all those who have suffered
#GoGreenforGrenfell
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William Russell has today been elected as the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London. During his one-year term, which starts on Friday 8 November, he will serve as a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry.
@citylordmayor
@GuildhallLondon
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The City Corporation-owned
@LdnMetArchives
will drop ‘Metropolitan’ from its name and become The London Archives from 5 August to attract new visitors and clarify the nature of its collections. LMA is the second largest archive service in the UK.
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The Union Flag is flying at half mast today over our buildings at Guildhall, Mansion House, the Old Bailey and Tower Bridge to mark the passing of
@captaintommoore
who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London after inspiring the nation and raising over £32m for the
#nhs
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The City of London Corporation has resolved to grant permission for the redevelopment of the 140 and 150 London Wall sites, known as Bastion House and the former Museum of London.
Read more here:
#planning
#development
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Elected Members of the City of London Corporation have today voted to allow taxis to access Bank Junction for a trial period.
Read more here:
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Nicholas Lyons has today been elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London. He will take office on Friday 11 November.
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Vincent Keaveny has today been sworn in as the 693rd
@citylordmayor
, serving as the elected head of the City of London Corporation and a global ambassador for the UK-based financial and professional services industry until November 2022.
#CityofLondon
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🚨🚗Beech Street in
@cityoflondon
is set to become UK’s first 24/7 zero emission street. 🚨 Read more about this groundbreaking scheme that aims to bring substantial health benefits to those who live and work in the
#Barbican
area 👇
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The UK's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has received the Freedom of the City of London today. He was recognised for his outstanding achievements in public health and his key role in the UK's response to the
#COVID19
pandemic. PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Chown/PA
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The oldest surviving map of the capital will be the centrepiece of a new free exhibition, Magnificent Maps of London, which opens at the City of London Corporation’s
@LdnMetArchives
on 11 April. More details here
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Heads-up: Square Mile SMEs have just seven days left to apply for City Corporation’s Covid-19 Recovery Grant Scheme. The deadline is next Friday 18 March. Find out if your business is eligible and apply today👇
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We’re giving £20k from our International Disaster Fund to
@stjohnambulance
to support the fantastic work they’re doing across
#london
on the frontline of the
#coronavirus
pandemic in support of our marvellous
@NHSuk
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William Russell became the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London at today's
@lordmayors_show
. Check out our short film with highlights of the day...
#lordmayorsshow
@citylordmayor
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An air raid siren will sound around
@StPaulsLondon
from 6.05pm today, as part of 75th anniversary of
#Blitz
raid
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A London-wide advertising campaign has launched encouraging drivers to turn off their engines when parked to cut air pollution. ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ features billboards on roadside sites and petrol stations across the capital. More info-
@idlingaction
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Legendary composer and lyricist
#StephenSondheim
poses at
@GuildhallLondon
with Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Julia McKenzie, Imelda Staunton and Maria Friedman after receiving the Freedom of the City of London for his outstanding contribution to
#musicaltheatre
@CompanyWestEnd
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Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones remembered at today's vigil in Guildhall Yard, along with those injured in the terrorist attack on London Bridge on Friday.
A Book of Condolence is now open at
@GuildhallArt
for those who wish to express their sympathies.
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'Under Ground London' opens at
@LdnMetArchives
on Monday to reveal tunnels, sewers, forgotten rivers, 'ghost stations', shelters... and a 'lost shopping parade' underneath
#OxfordStreet
- admission FREE
#hiddenlondon
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The boss of a Nepalese restaurant who has delivered over 100,000 free meals to frontline staff during the Covid-19 pandemic became a Freeman of the City of London at a ceremony. More details
@SujanKatuwal_
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Today
@LeadenhallMkt
celebrate the
#Coronation
with an old-fashioned Cockney knees-up featuring a Pearly King and Pearly Prince, photo ops and free cake, tea and coffee from 11am to 4pm. More: What's on in the City:
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Shadow Business Secretary
@jreynoldsMP
has been awarded Freedom of the City today. More details
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Last night the City of London Corporation held a banquet in honour of President Yoon Suk Yeol. In his speech, Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli hailed the historic ties between the UK and the Republic of Korea and welcomed the ever-growing connections between our two nations 🇬🇧🇰🇷
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The Lord Mayor’s State Coach made its way through the City's streets at dawn, as
@citylordmayor
elect Michael Mainelli took part in the Early Morning Rehearsal for
#LordMayorsShow
. Starting before sunrise from Guildhall, it provided an eye-catching preview of Saturday's parade.
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City pays tribute to victims of London Bridge terror attack: book of condolence to be opened tomorrow at Guildhall Art Gallery, vigil being held in Guildhall Yard at 11am and flowers being laid in Walbrook outside Mansion House. All welcome.
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Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, who initiated and led the development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, has received the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in, and contribution to, science and public health.
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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have arrived as the Queen's representatives
#ColombiaStateVisit
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Are you ready for the
#LordMayorShow
from 11am tomorrow? The noisiest, largest and most colourful event in the City’s calendar will bring together over 7,000 people, 250 horses, and over 150 floats. Dry and sunny weather expected - check
@TfL
Journey Planner for travel updates.
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We are pleased to share more photos of our banquet in honour of President Yoon Suk Yeol at Guildhall, last night
You can read the Lord Mayor's remarks on the historic and newer ties between the UK and the Republic of Korea by clicking here:
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We’re asking people to share their views on a new strategy that will further improve air quality across the
#SquareMile
over the next five years. Find out more and have your say ➡️
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Many congratulations to
@England
team captain and
@SpursOfficial
striker and top goalscorer
@HKane
who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of his outstanding sporting achievements.
#football
#HarryKane
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55 Bishopsgate scheme approved by our Planning Applications Sub-Committee.
The proposals feature a 63-storey tower (the Square Mile’s third tallest building), with a free to visit public roof top, offering 360-degree views of London.
Read more here:
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It was a golden morning in the Square Mile when
@citylordmayor
’s State Coach was taken from the Museum of London to Guildhall Yard in preparation for the world-famous
#LordMayorsShow
on November 13th. More details on the show here .
@lordmayors_show
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On
#WorldAIDSDay
, we have awarded four leading figures from two major HIV charities,
@THTorguk
and
@PositiveEast
, the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of their outstanding work to support people and communities living with HIV. More details:
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Many Happy Returns, Your Majesty, on your very special day!
#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty
#elizabethII
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Proud to share a video of the thoughtfully delivered operation our colleagues ran last night moving the
#Banksy
artwork to a more accessible location in Guildhall Yard where everybody can now view the work from all sides, safely.
#DestinationCity
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