Lord Mayor of London

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Lord Mayor of London?The City of London, England
2. When was Lord Mayor of London built?The office of Lord Mayor was established in 1189
3. What is the Lord Mayor of London?The Lord Mayor is the chief citizen and ambassador of the City of London, a historic and busy financial district. The office has been filled every year since 1189, making it one of the oldest mayoral roles in the world.
4. How is the Lord Mayor chosen?Each year the Court of Aldermen picks the Lord Mayor from among the Aldermen. Those Aldermen themselves are chosen by the freemen of the City’s Livery Companies.

City of London Corporation: The local government body responsible for the City of London, headed by the Lord Mayor.
Aldermen and Common Councilmen: Elected officials who, along with the Lord Mayor, govern the City of London.
Freemen of the City: Individuals admitted to the City of London's ancient guilds, who have certain rights and privileges.
Livery Companies: Historic trade guilds of the City of London, which play a role in electing the Lord Mayor.