Common Hall Election of The Lord Mayor

Guildhall
Monday 30 September 2024

'To the Master and Wardens of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers,
These are to require you to cause all the livery of your Company to be summoned to meet at Guildhall on 30 September, next, by 11.45am for the election of the Lord Mayor and other officers, annually chosen on Michaelmas Day. Hereof you are not to fail.'

This is one of the great ceremonies of the livery year when Guildhall will be full to capacity to see the next Lord Mayor formally elected.  All liverymen are encouraged to attend.

ATTENDANCE
Only liverymen are entitled to attend * and vote and for historical reasons must have been a liveryman for at least a year - ie: since before September 2023.
You will need a (free) ticket to gain easy access which the Clerk will send to you.
You will still be able to gain access without a ticket, but entry will be delayed as the registers are checked. This option is not recommended!

Please note: Freemen, spouses and other guests of Liverymen are not entitled to attend Common Hall - there is just not enough space.  They are though very welcome to attend the lunch afterwards in Wax Chandlers Hall.

TIMINGS
1100 Latest recommended time for Liverymen to arrive at Guildhall in order to get a seat
1130 All to be seated
1135 Procession of Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff into Guildhall
1145 Common Hall starts

LOCATION
Guildhall, Gresham Street, London  EC2V 7HH
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DRESS CODE
There is no laid down dress code: most will wear day dress (suits) although some may wear morning coats, and some ladies wear hats.

LUNCH 
Lunch will be available afterwards at Armourers' Hall (81 Coleman St, London EC2R 5BJ), which is a five minute walk from Guildhall Yard.  This is open to all members of the Company and their guests, regardless of whether you have been able to attend Common Hall or not.  Timings are 1300 for 1330 and the cost is £80 per person.  A number of places have been reserved - more may be available if required.

BOOKING DEADLINE
Please book in for lunch by Thursday 19 September.