* The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. * The 698th Lord Mayor of London will be Alderman Bronek Masojada, of the Billingsgate ward. He will take office in the Silent Ceremony on November 13th, then on the next day the Lord Mayor’s Procession will convey him to Westminster to swear loyalty to the crown. * The Lord Mayor’s Show dates back to the early 13th century when King John granted that the City of London could appoint its own Mayor, but required that each newly-elected Mayor should travel upriver to distant Westminster and pledge his loyalty to the King. * We will meet outside the Bank tube station in front of the Royal Exchange (pictured below). Please take the Exit 3 or 4, from there a short walk to St Paul's Cathedral, it's the only day of the year with the free entry. * We will reassemble at 13:00 to return to Mansion House and catch the parade as they return from Westminster. Optional lunch/drinks at the local Spoons after the show. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). ***'No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organiser on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

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