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Lord Mayor Collection (#5)

"The Lord Mayor: A Symbol of Tradition, Prestige, and Civic Leadership" The role of the Lord Mayor holds a significant place in British history and culture

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Allegorical Picture, by Absolon and Fenton, painted for the Inauguration Dinner of the Lord Mayor

Allegorical Picture, by Absolon and Fenton, painted for the Inauguration Dinner of the Lord Mayor, in the Guildhall
1607852 Allegorical Picture, by Absolon and Fenton, painted for the Inauguration Dinner of the Lord Mayor, in the Guildhall, 9 November 1854 (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayor Elect, the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walter Carden, MP (engraving)

The Lord Mayor Elect, the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walter Carden, MP (engraving)
1609187 The Lord Mayor Elect, the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walter Carden, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayor Elect)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayors Banquet (engraving)

The Lord Mayors Banquet (engraving)
1616998 The Lord Mayors Banquet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Banquet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 April 1843)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Opening of the International Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (engraving)

Opening of the International Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1616633 Opening of the International Exhibition at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London (engraving)

The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London (engraving)
1614326 The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayor at Guildhall presenting Rewards for saving Life from Fire (engraving)

The Lord Mayor at Guildhall presenting Rewards for saving Life from Fire (engraving)
1620509 The Lord Mayor at Guildhall presenting Rewards for saving Life from Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayors Procession crossing London Bridge (engraving)

The Lord Mayors Procession crossing London Bridge (engraving)
1621649 The Lord Mayors Procession crossing London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Procession crossing London Bridge)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving)

The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving)
1621634 The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect (engraving)

Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect (engraving)
1619419 Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The International Municipal Banquet at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor passing the Loving Cup

The International Municipal Banquet at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor passing the Loving Cup (engraving)
1621249 The International Municipal Banquet at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor passing the Loving Cup (engraving) by Robinson

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Peace Thanksgiving at St Paul s, 8 June (b / w photo)

The Peace Thanksgiving at St Paul s, 8 June (b / w photo)
1629795 The Peace Thanksgiving at St Paul s, 8 June (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace Thanksgiving at St Paul s, 8 June)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Mr Chamberlains Visit to the City, 13 February (litho)

Mr Chamberlains Visit to the City, 13 February (litho)
1629379 Mr Chamberlains Visit to the City, 13 February (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Chamberlains Visit to the City, 13 February)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayors Show in the Colonial and Indian Exhibition Year (engraving)

The Lord Mayors Show in the Colonial and Indian Exhibition Year (engraving)
1624802 The Lord Mayors Show in the Colonial and Indian Exhibition Year (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Public Meeting at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor in the Chair (engraving)

Public Meeting at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor in the Chair (engraving)
1625168 Public Meeting at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor in the Chair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Meeting at the Mansion House)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Guildhall Banquet, 9 November (litho)

The Guildhall Banquet, 9 November (litho)
1628588 The Guildhall Banquet, 9 November (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guildhall Banquet, 9 November, the Reception in the Library)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving)

Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving)
1595794 Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayor and Sheriffs. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 November 1888)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: King Edward VII bidding Farewell to the German Emperor at Charing Cross Station on 5 February

King Edward VII bidding Farewell to the German Emperor at Charing Cross Station on 5 February (litho)
1593908 King Edward VII bidding Farewell to the German Emperor at Charing Cross Station on 5 February (litho) by Amato, G.S

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Kings Thanksgiving for his Recovery, the Drive to St Pauls (litho)

The Kings Thanksgiving for his Recovery, the Drive to St Pauls (litho)
1601188 The Kings Thanksgiving for his Recovery, the Drive to St Pauls (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Thanksgiving for his Recovery)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The King and Queen at the Guildhall (litho)

The King and Queen at the Guildhall (litho)
1601184 The King and Queen at the Guildhall (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen at the Guildhall)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b / w photo)

Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b / w photo)
1601179 Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Majesties at Various Points of the Route)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho)

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho)
1600695 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Presentation of the Christs Hospital Scholars to the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion-House (engraving)

Presentation of the Christs Hospital Scholars to the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion-House (engraving)
1602165 Presentation of the Christs Hospital Scholars to the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion-House (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge (engraving)

The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge (engraving)
1100848 The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Election of Lord Mayor (engraving)

Election of Lord Mayor (engraving)
1100781 Election of Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election of Lord Mayor)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The New Lord Mayor, the Right Honourable John Musgrove (engraving)

The New Lord Mayor, the Right Honourable John Musgrove (engraving)
1096984 The New Lord Mayor, the Right Honourable John Musgrove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lord Mayor, the Right Honourable John Musgrove)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Conversazione (Literature and Art)

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Conversazione (Literature and Art), at the Mansion-House (engraving)
1097161 The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Conversazione (Literature and Art), at the Mansion-House (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to Lord Roberts of Kandahar at the Mansion House

The Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to Lord Roberts of Kandahar at the Mansion House (engraving)
1038896 The Banquet given by the Lord Mayor of London to Lord Roberts of Kandahar at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Civic 'Pearl'Sword handed by the Lord Mayor to the Queen at Temple Bar (engraving)

The Civic "Pearl"Sword handed by the Lord Mayor to the Queen at Temple Bar (engraving)
1037143 The Civic " Pearl" Sword handed by the Lord Mayor to the Queen at Temple Bar (engraving) by English School

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Persecution of the Jews in Russia, Meeting at the Guildhall (engraving)

The Persecution of the Jews in Russia, Meeting at the Guildhall (engraving)
1038563 The Persecution of the Jews in Russia, Meeting at the Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Persecution of the Jews in Russia)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Luncheon given by the Lord Mayor to the Prince of Wales at Guildhall (engraving)

Luncheon given by the Lord Mayor to the Prince of Wales at Guildhall (engraving)
1105479 Luncheon given by the Lord Mayor to the Prince of Wales at Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Trafalgar Day in Liverpool, Sailors placing the Navy Leagues Wreath on the Nelson Memorial (litho)

Trafalgar Day in Liverpool, Sailors placing the Navy Leagues Wreath on the Nelson Memorial (litho)
1063922 Trafalgar Day in Liverpool, Sailors placing the Navy Leagues Wreath on the Nelson Memorial (litho) by English School

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Mr Alderman Lusk, MP, the New Lord Mayor (engraving)

Mr Alderman Lusk, MP, the New Lord Mayor (engraving)
1049070 Mr Alderman Lusk, MP, the New Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Alderman Lusk, MP, the New Lord Mayor)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Arctic Sailors at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor receiving the Guests (engraving)

The Arctic Sailors at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor receiving the Guests (engraving)
1053953 The Arctic Sailors at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor receiving the Guests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving)

The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving)
1046595 The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Dock Strikes)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The King at the Royal Amateur Orchestral Societys Smoking Concert at Queens Hall (litho)

The King at the Royal Amateur Orchestral Societys Smoking Concert at Queens Hall (litho)
1043564 The King at the Royal Amateur Orchestral Societys Smoking Concert at Queens Hall (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: George Colwell Oke, Late Chief Clerk to the Lord Mayor (engraving)

George Colwell Oke, Late Chief Clerk to the Lord Mayor (engraving)
1058380 George Colwell Oke, Late Chief Clerk to the Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Colwell Oke, Late Chief Clerk to the Lord Mayor)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: St Pauls (engraving)

St Pauls (engraving)
1057730 St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul s. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Alderman Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor elect (engraving)

Alderman Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor elect (engraving)
1053892 Alderman Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor elect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alderman Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor elect)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Mansion House, the Official Residence of the Lord Mayor (b / w photo)

The Mansion House, the Official Residence of the Lord Mayor (b / w photo)
1056736 The Mansion House, the Official Residence of the Lord Mayor (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mansion House)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Annual Dinner of the London Chamber of Commerce (engraving)

The Annual Dinner of the London Chamber of Commerce (engraving)
1055458 The Annual Dinner of the London Chamber of Commerce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annual Dinner of the London Chamber of Commerce)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: A Fast for a Festival, Coronation Day, 26 June, the Intercessory Service in St Pauls Cathedral for

A Fast for a Festival, Coronation Day, 26 June, the Intercessory Service in St Pauls Cathedral for King Edwards
1601463 A Fast for a Festival, Coronation Day, 26 June, the Intercessory Service in St Pauls Cathedral for King Edwards Restoration to Health (litho) by Amato, G.S

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving)

The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving)
1598063 The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lord Mayor and Sheriffs)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: Return of the Bristol Engineers from South Africa, the Contingent at the Royal Hotel

Return of the Bristol Engineers from South Africa, the Contingent at the Royal Hotel, Bristol (b / w photo)
1600433 Return of the Bristol Engineers from South Africa, the Contingent at the Royal Hotel, Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (b / w photo)

The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (b / w photo)
1600326 The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welcome to Our Citizen Soldiers)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Proclamation at the Royal Exchange (engraving)

The Proclamation at the Royal Exchange (engraving)
1607782 The Proclamation at the Royal Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proclamation at the Royal Exchange)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: St Botolphs Church, Bishopsgate, decorated for the Wedding of the Lord Mayors Daughter (engraving)

St Botolphs Church, Bishopsgate, decorated for the Wedding of the Lord Mayors Daughter (engraving)
1606635 St Botolphs Church, Bishopsgate, decorated for the Wedding of the Lord Mayors Daughter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Botolphs Church)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: David Salomons, the New Lord Mayor (engraving)

David Salomons, the New Lord Mayor (engraving)
2785590 David Salomons, the New Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Salomons, the New Lord Mayor)

Background imageLord Mayor Collection: The Lord Mayors Procession (engraving)

The Lord Mayors Procession (engraving)
1590747 The Lord Mayors Procession (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Procession)



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"The Lord Mayor: A Symbol of Tradition, Prestige, and Civic Leadership" The role of the Lord Mayor holds a significant place in British history and culture. From receiving esteemed guests to leading grand processions, the Lord Mayor represents the epitome of tradition, prestige, and civic leadership. In 1946, amidst post-war recovery efforts, Princess Elizabeth was warmly welcomed by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in Council House Square. This historic moment showcased the importance of diplomacy and unity during challenging times. Illustrated in all his regal splendor is Mr. Alderman Owden, London's new Lord Mayor. The elaborate illustration captures his distinguished presence as he assumes this prestigious position with grace and honor. Mansion House stands tall as an iconic symbol of power within London's cityscape. Dating back to the 19th century, it has witnessed countless gatherings that shaped both local governance and national affairs. The annual Lord Mayors Procession is a spectacle not to be missed. Dating back to 1897, this vibrant event showcases centuries-old traditions parading through London's streets for all to admire. The exquisite Lord Mayors Sword of State alongside the Pearl Sword exemplifies authority and strength bestowed upon those who hold this esteemed office since 1916. Even beyond London's borders lies Neath Book where we witness a unique display of civic duty as the mayor starts up a paper shredding machine - a testament to their commitment towards transparency and accountability. Sir William Lyons' attendance at Jaguar Cars' opening highlights how even industrial leaders recognize the significance of engaging with city officials like the Lord Mayor for mutual progress. At Guildhall during The Lord Mayors Show in England's capital city lies another chapter in this rich tapestry; here we see citizens celebrating their heritage while embracing change under visionary leadership. A captivating front cover from The Graphic magazine dated January 23rd depicts Mansion House against an enchanting backdrop - reminding us once again of the timeless allure and grandeur associated with this esteemed position.