London welcomes the Lady Mayor

Congratulations to Dame Susan Langley on becoming the 697th Lord Mayor of London today and to everyone involved in the wonderful Lady Mayor’s Show.

Members of The City Of London Solicitors’ Company processing in the Lady Mayor’s Show in the City of London

Not sure whether it’s the greatest show on earth but it’s certainly the oldest civic procession, dating back to the 13th century.

Pearly Queens gather before processing in the Lady Mayor’s Show in the City of London. The ‘Pearlies’ are an organised charitable tradition of working-class culture in London.
Members of the Worshipful Company of Butchers prepare to process

The youngest member of the London Fire Brigade float
Members of the Asean and International Ladies
Members of the Guild of Young Freemen of the City of London assemble at the Guildhall before processing
The Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA) is dedicated to strengthening ties between the UK and China, with a particular focus on supporting the Zhejiang-origin community living and working in the UK.
Pikemen & Musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company
The Pearly Queen of Clapton and a Chelsea Pensioner

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