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Lord Mayor Show Origin and Pageantry Described
A detailed account traces the Lord Mayor of London’s ceremonial procession from Westminster to Guildhall, describing ranks from Grenadiers and Fusileers to Beadles and watermen. It explains the role of Portgrave and Portreeve, evolution of Commonalty, and the sixteenth and fifteenth century election customs, ending with sworn oaths and ceremonial steps through the City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenadiers
Beadle
Munfie
Lord Maydts
Armourers and Brafiers
Lord Mayor’s Company
Budge
Eleé
Westminster
London
City of
William the Conquerors
Portgrave
Reeve
Basliff
Feleé&T
Edward I
Edward IV
St. Jude
Guildhall
Fitsing
Hastings
Exchequer
Blackfriar
Temple Stairs
George II
Queen Caroline
W. Bristow
St. Paul's Church-yard
J. Newbery
Bible and Sun
France
Bast Temple
G. Woodfall
Charing-Cross
Keargy
Golden Lion
Lydgate-Street