Lord Mayor Of London Collection

The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The difference between law and justice, 1809; showing the Lord Mayor, John Atkins, using the City sword to prod the posterior of a visitor who leaps over the parapet of Mansion House

City Justice, 1880. Artist: Spy
City Justice, 1880. Alderman Sir Robert Walter Carden, British banker, politician and magistrate. Carden (1801-1888) served as Lord Mayor of London from 1857-1858

Mr Alderman and Sheriff Nottage from The Illustrated London News, 10th November 1877
XJF957017 Mr Alderman and Sheriff Nottage from The Illustrated London News, 10th November 1877 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Inauguration ceremony of the Lord Mayor of London at the Guildhall, November 8
FLO4669625 Inauguration ceremony of the Lord Mayor of London at the Guildhall, November 8. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

Dessert course in the Grand Banquet on November 9th at the Lord Mayor's Table, Guildhall
FLO4669308 Dessert course in the Grand Banquet on November 9th at the Lord Mayor's Table, Guildhall. A wood panelled room with statues of King Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth and King Charles I

The Right Hon. Warren Stormes Hale, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Warren Stormes Hale, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1864. 'In accordance with the annual custom of this Journal at the time of the inauguration of a new civic reign

Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect - from a photograph by Mayall, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Alderman David Williams Wire, the Lord Mayor Elect - from a photograph by Mayall, 1858. Taking a fancy to the law as a profession

The Guildhall Banquet to the Prince and Princess of Wales: the Loving Cup, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Guildhall Banquet to the Prince and Princess of Wales: the Loving Cup, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are entertained by the Lord Mayor of London

The Right Hon. W. Cubitt, M.P. the new Lord Mayor, from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. W. Cubitt, M.P. the new Lord Mayor, from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor was born at Buxton, near Coltishall, in Norfolk

Whittington Resting on Highgate-Hill - from a painting by F. Newnham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Whittington Resting on Highgate-Hill - from a painting by F. Newnham, 1858. Whether all the wonderful stories which have been told of Whittington and his cat be true or not

Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. The testimonial...consists of two magnificent silver candelabra, standing nearly three feet high

Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented on Wednesday last to Alderman and Mrs. Finnis, 1858. The testimonial...consists of two magnificent silver candelabra, standing nearly three feet high

Lord Mayor of London, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord Mayor of London, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857....the Lord Mayor entertained [future British prime minister] Lord Palmerston in the Egyptian Hall...The company included his

The Lord Mayor Announcing the Peace, at the Mansion-House - from a photograph by the London Stereosc Creator
The Lord Mayor Announcing the Peace, at the Mansion-House - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1856. End of the Crimean War

'Sir Thomas Pilkington, thrice Lord Mayor of London; Obit 1691, 1812. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir Thomas Pilkington, thrice Lord Mayor of London; Obit 1691, 1812. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to

'Sir Richard Chiverton, Lord Mayor of London 1657, 1814. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir Richard Chiverton, Lord Mayor of London 1657, 1814. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

The Right Hon. Francis Graham Moon, Lord Mayor, 1854. Creator: Smyth
The Right Hon. Francis Graham Moon, Lord Mayor, 1854. Mr. Alderman Moon, the new Lord Mayor of London, is one of those to whom the citizens of London have paid honour with remarkable propriety; for

The Lord Mayor reading the News of the Victory on the Alma at the Sheriff's Inauguration... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayor reading the News of the Victory on the Alma at the Sheriff's Inauguration Dinner, at the London Tavern, 1854. News of the Crimean War reaches London

The Lord Mayor Proclaiming at the Royal Exchange the Victory on the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayor Proclaiming at the Royal Exchange the Victory on the Alma, 1854. News of the Crimean War reaches London. The...Lord Mayor

Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London, shaking hands with... 1937. Creator: Noel Dorville
Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London, shaking hands with M. Raymond Laurent, president of the city council, on the steps of the town hall; On the left, M.Victor Bucaille, trustee

Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London and Sir Eric Phipps, Ambassador... June 18, 1937. Creator: Noel Dorville
Sir George Broadbridge, Lord-Mayor of London and Sir Eric Phipps, Ambassador of Great Britain, in the city council meeting room. Official reception at City Hall, of the Mayor of London, June 18, 1937

Presentation of Addresses to Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Addresses to Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle - the Ante-Room to St. George's-Hall, 1850. The City of London, the University of Oxford

Grand Banquet to the Lord Mayor of London, at Hastings, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to the Lord Mayor of London, at Hastings, [Sussex], 1850. The banquet took place in an elegant room, embellished with statues of the Muses

The Procession at the Old Gate, Rye, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Procession at the Old Gate, Rye, 1850. State visit of Thomas Farncomb, Lord Mayor of London, to the town of Rye in Sussex

The New Lord Mayor - the Right Hon. John Musgrove, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The New Lord Mayor - the Right Hon. John Musgrove, 1850. Portrait of John Musgrove, British businessman and Lord Mayor of London

The Great Exhibition of 1851- Levee at the Mansion-House, on Thursday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition of 1851- Levee at the Mansion-House, on Thursday, 1850....the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor gave a grand entertainment to his Royal Highness Prince Albert

Banquet given by the Mayor of Southampton to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Banquet given by the Mayor of Southampton to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London, 1850. Dinner given by Richard Andrews, Mayor of Southampton in Hampshire

The Great Exhibition of Industry, 1851 - Meeting at the Mansion-House, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition of Industry, 1851 - Meeting at the Mansion-House, 1850....a meeting of the merchants, bankers, and traders of the city of London was held at the Egyptian Hall...for the purpose

The Right Hon. W. A. Rose, the new Lord Mayor, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. W. A. Rose, the new Lord Mayor, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. Mr

The Lord Mayors Procession, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Procession, (1897). A mayoral procession entering Cheapside in the City of London in the 18th century. A scene inspired by Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth

The Lord Mayors Scarlet Robe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Scarlet Robe, 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London....on the bench, at the Mansion-house and in the Central Criminal Court, he is attired in a scarlet robe

Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. Artist: Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. The Council of State, 1653. Letter written from Whitehall to the Lord Mayor of London desiring him and the Alderman to be present

"The Whityngton Stone", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Whityngton Stone", 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Whityngton Stone", 1854. Memorial to Richard Whittington in Islington, London, inscribed: Whityngton Stone. Sir R. Whityngton, thrice Lord Mayor of London

The Graphic, Front Cover January 23rd. 1886, 1886. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Graphic, Front Cover January 23rd. 1886, 1886. Reception of children by the Lord Mayor of London at the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House. From " The Graphic

Mayor of London killing Wat Tyler (engraving)
665167 Mayor of London killing Wat Tyler (engraving) by Northcote, James (1746-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Walworth, Lord Mayor of London)

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr. A. J. Newton, Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr. A.J. Newton, Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman Whitehead, Lord Mayor, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman Whitehead, Lord Mayor, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman E. J. Gray Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs; Mr Alderman E.J. Gray Sheriff of London and Middlesex, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Lord Mayor of London at the New Paris Opera House (engraving)
1053335 The Lord Mayor of London at the New Paris Opera House (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayor of London at the New Paris Opera House)

Receiving the King (litho)
5992356 Receiving the King (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving the King)

The poor receiving food left over after the Lord Mayor of Londons banquet at the Guildhall (litho)
3627084 The poor receiving food left over after the Lord Mayor of Londons banquet at the Guildhall (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Presentation of Fruit to the Lord Mayor of London, an Annual Custom of the Fruiterers Company (engraving)
1053034 Presentation of Fruit to the Lord Mayor of London, an Annual Custom of the Fruiterers Company (engraving) by Durand

The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving)
1053350 The Lord Mayor of London at Boulogne, Fisherwomen presenting a Bouquet to the Lady Mayoress (engraving) by Durand

Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond
5912735 Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond, view from the River Thames)

Study for Egyptian Hall Mansion House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

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"The Lord Mayor of London: A Journey Through History and Justice" Step into the world of the Lord Mayor of London, where law and justice intertwine to shape a city's destiny. From Isaac Cruikshank's thought-provoking artwork depicting "The difference between law and justice" in 1809 to Spy's insightful portrayal of "City Justice" in 1880, these masterpieces capture the essence of this esteemed position. Delve further into history as we witness Mr Alderman and Sheriff Nottage grace the pages of The Illustrated London News in November 1877. Their presence symbolizes the power vested in those who uphold justice within our beloved city. As we fast forward to 1897, an unknown creator immortalizes "The Lord Mayors Procession, " showcasing a grand spectacle that celebrates leadership and tradition. This vibrant display echoes through time, reminding us of the rich heritage carried by each successive Lord Mayor. In Sir Robert Vyner's family portrait from 1673, we glimpse at one man's ascent to greatness as he assumes this prestigious role. The canvas whispers tales of honor, responsibility, and dedication passed down through generations. Sydney Prior Hall graces The Graphic's front cover in January 1886 with his captivating artwork. It serves as a testament to how art can reflect society’s perception of authority figures like the Lord Mayor—a figure both respected and scrutinized by their constituents. History takes an intriguing turn as we encounter depictions such as "Mayor of London killing Wat Tyler. " This engraving transports us back to pivotal moments when leaders faced challenges head-on for their people—sometimes even resorting to drastic measures amidst social unrest. Yet amid triumphs and trials alike, it is crucial not only to remember past leaders but also those who continue their legacy today. In images capturing Mr. A. J. Newton serving as Sheriff or Alderman Whitehead assuming his role as Lord Mayor in 1888, we witness the torch being passed from one generation to the next.