Media Centre
This page brings together all the press releases published by the City and any other information useful to people covering the 2011 Lord Mayor’s Show.
The busiest times here are towards the end of September, when the incoming Lord Mayor is elected, and in the fortnight before the Show when last minute details are released, but we also publish useful background information and feature material in the intervening weeks.
Press accreditation
Photographers, tv crews and anyone else wishing to use the press stands at Mansion House and St Pauls must apply for press accreditation. The necessary forms will be here in early November.
Media opportunities
There are several photographic and interview opportunities in and around the Lord Mayor’s Show, including the dawn coach rehearsal. Details will be published here as soon as times and dates are set.
Press releases
All the press releases put out by the City of London Press Office, and any others that seem useful, will appear here immediately. Here are the most recent additions:
Help test a new app that could save lives (and win an iPad!)
How often has a pleasurable day at a major event ended with frustration because roads are blocked and tube stations are impossibly crowded? One of the benefits of a new app being tested at the Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London on 12 November, could make your return journey less stressful.
New Lord Mayor elected for City of London
Alderman David Wootton was today elected as the 684th Lord Mayor of the City of London, to serve from Friday 11 November (Lord Mayor’s Show and fireworks Saturday 12 November).
Camden-based Samba group brings the carnival to town
Camden-based community charity the Paraiso School of Samba has received a grant of £15,000 from the City of London Corporation to take part in this year’s prestigious Lord Mayor’s Show.
Press pictures
The City of London press office provides several freely-reusable photographs for media use each year. You can also browse through our image library to find historic pictures of the Lord Mayor’s Show and processions from previous years. Most – but not all – are free to use.
The new Lord Mayor
Alderman David Wootton has been elected Lord Mayor of London and will take office in the Silent Ceremony on November 11th, the day before the Lord Mayor’s Show. Until then he will be known as the Lord Mayor Elect. The Show itself is his journey in procession to the Royal Courts of Justice to swear loyalty to the Crown.
Supported community floats
Each year the Lord Mayor’s community float scheme builds links between the City and its neighbouring boroughs. This year’s sponsored floats will be announced shortly.
For more information
For further information about these or any other subject, or to arrange an interview with Dominic Reid, please contact John Park at the City of London Press Office on 020 7332 1754 or by email at John.Park at cityoflondon.gov.uk.
For background information you can also refer to last year’s media pages.
The City website is at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
