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Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was the first Lord Mayor to take up residence in 1752. This fine example of a grand Georgian town palace continues to fulfil this function more than two centuries later. After the Great Fire of London in 1666 plans were discussed to create the palace but the actual building did not begin until 1739. After much discussion over the selection of the site, the design and the architect a classical Palladian style was decided on with ornate gold trim Corinthian columns and the grand Egyptian Hall for banqueting. The title of this great hall can cause confusing as it is not and never has been Egyptian in style, instead it's a reflection of the Roman dining halls in Egypt. Now, its large, high ceilinged spaces make it a suitably grandiose site for some of the City of London's official functions. The most recent of a number of extensive repair programmes was in 1991-3 and the result earned a number of conservation awards.Mansion House events
Lord Mayor's ShowLord Mayor's ShowThe Lord Mayor's Show features possibly the most dangerous and amazing of all the public fireworks shows in the capital: river barges are piled high with explosives and set adrift on the Thames with several fearless firework-ers on board. This annual event has been taking over the streets of London for nearly 800 years now with a parade which invol10th November 2012Saturday 10th November 2012
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The Lord Mayor's Show features possibly the most dangerous and amazing of all the public fireworks shows in the capital: river barges are piled high with explosives and set adrift on the Thames with several fearless firework-ers on board. This annual event has been taking over the streets of London for nearly 800 years now with a parade which invol... More about this event
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7 Gracechurch Street, EC3V | 4 minutes from Mansion House
The location of Club Quarters Gracechurch in the heart of the City has made it a favourite with business travellers. A cheerily macho atmosphere permeates from ...More
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5 Threadneedles Street, EC2R | 5 minutes from Mansion House
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7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 5 minutes from Mansion House
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the newly opened Apex London Wall Hotel, is within walking distance of ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City, London EC2N | 7 minutes from Mansion House
The first skyscraper in the City of London and, at 600ft, it's still the tallest in central London, though the fifth tallest in the city as ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
12 Leadenhall Street, City, London EC3V | 7 minutes from Mansion House
The landmark Lloyd's building, at 1 Lime Street, is arguably one of the most iconic buildings in The City. Designed by architect Richard Rogers, it was ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Lower Thames Street, City, London EC3R | 7 minutes from Mansion House
St Magnus' was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1671-76, and boasts a steeple dating from 1705. Henry Yevele, Richard II's master mason, is buried here. ...More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Bartholomew Lane, City, London EC2R | 2 minutes from Mansion House
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London > Attractions > Sights
Monument Street, City, London EC3R | 6 minutes from Mansion House
Following an 18-month closure which began in 2007, The Monument reopened in February 2009 revealing the effects of a £4.5 million renovation. If you're feeling energetic ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Mansion House
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks the ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Friday 10th February 2012 - 7.30pm-10.15pm
St Ethelburga Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, 78 Bishopsgate, EC2N | 9 minutes from Mansion House
Sudanese-Italian vocalist performing originals and covers....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 9th February and 11th February 2012 at 11am-6pm & 10th February 2012 at 11am-8pm
Menier Chocolate Factory, 51/53 Southwark Street, SE1 | 15 minutes from Mansion House
Contemporary paintings responding to the myriad pressures of everyday domestic life....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 9th Feb to 12th Feb 2012 - Various Times
Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, More London, SE1 | 16 minutes from Mansion House
Peter Chand presents South Asian versions of stories....More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Mansion House
100 people in a room, all armed with a large African drum, banging in unison, until reaching a deafening crescendo - that's the premise of Drum ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Mansion House
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Mansion House
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were discovered, ...More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
8 Royal Exchange, City, London EC3V | 2 minutes from Mansion House
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ...More
London > Shopping > Gifts and Luxuries
10 Royal Exchange, City, London EC3V | 2 minutes from Mansion House
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
1 Lombard Street, Bank, City, London EC3V | 1 minute from Mansion House
1 Lombard Street was once a banking hall, something that is reflected in the wealthy City types who pack out its plush back dining room. There's ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
1 Poultry, City, London EC2R | 1 minute from Mansion House
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London > Restaurants > Chinese restaurants
Royal Exchange, Cornhill, City, London EC3V | 2 minutes from Mansion House
Finalist of the UK Best Dishes Awards 2005 for the Oriental Dish category. ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 18 minutes from Mansion House
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 20 minutes from Mansion House
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes....More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 23 minutes from Mansion House
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 11 minutes from Mansion House
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St Paul's ...More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 17 minutes from Mansion House
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 14 minutes from Mansion House
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in history, ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Borough High Street, Southwark, Bankside, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Mansion House
Dating back to 1676 this is the only original galleried inn left in London. Borough High Street was once crammed full of old coaching inns, providing accommodation ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 16 minutes from Mansion House
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
8 Bishopsgate Churchyard, City, London EC2M | 9 minutes from Mansion House
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
1 Mark Lane, City, London EC3R | 9 minutes from Mansion House
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8 1/2 Dowgate Hill, City, London EC4R | 4 minutes from Mansion House
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What's On Today Near Mansion House Amira Kheir Concerts | On 10th February 2012 St Ethelburga Centre for Reconciliation and Peace 9 minutes walk from Mansion House Sudanese-Italian vocalist performing originals and covers....More Dickens And London Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 Museum of London 10 minutes walk from Mansion House Marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth, this exhibition explores the relationship between the author and the city. Featuring ...More Archaeology Up Close: Jewellery: Workshop Leisure | Until 20th February 2012 Museum of London 10 minutes walk from Mansion House An object-handling session with members of the museum's Archaeological Collections department....More The Merchant Of Venice Theatre | Until 26th February 2012 Rose Theatre 11 minutes walk from Mansion House Saul Reichlin features in this modern dress production of Shakespeare's drama, with the action set within the City of London's ...More OMA/Progress Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 Barbican Centre 12 minutes walk from Mansion House Curated by the Belgium-based collective Rotor, this survey of the global architectural practice looks at the productivity and recent projects ...More The Devil And Mister Punch Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 Barbican Centre 12 minutes walk from Mansion House Devised puppet theatre show from Improbable, in which a pair of down-at-heel vaudevillians are forced into presenting a Punch and ...More Dance Nights Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 24th February 2012 EC3 Live 14 minutes walk from Mansion House Princess Karina and DJ Gary Baldi spin dance hits....More News International Wapping Exhibition - 25 Years On Exhibitions | Until 29th February 2012 Bishopsgate Institute 14 minutes walk from Mansion House In 1986, Rupert Murdoch's newspapers moved to a non-union printworks, which quickly led to his influence over the British media ...More Asier Mendizabal Exhibitions | Until 12th February 2012 Raven Row 14 minutes walk from Mansion House Abstract sculpture, photography, graphics and photomontages inspired by the Basque artist Jorge Oteiza's unsent letter to the jury of a ...More No Lone Zone Exhibitions | Until 13th May 2012 Tate Modern 14 minutes walk from Mansion House Contemporary sculpture, videos, photographs and installations exploring the relationship between history, nature and politics, by Teresa Margolles, Cinthia Marcelle, David ...More
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