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Toast To The Immortal Memory Of Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli Remarks to the City Pickwick Club at the George & Vulture, London, 25 March 2019
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Obverse and Reverse – Flip The Coin
I was delighted to see the final struck coin for next year’s quincentenary celebrations of Sir Thomas Gresham (1519-1579). We, Z/Yen, ordered them to contribute to the celebrations. The coin was designed by Xenia Mainelli (yes, a relation, one of my two cherished daughters). This is the culmination of a four year, £250,000 project. Yes,…Read more Obverse and Reverse – Flip The Coin
Master Of The World! … Traders…
What an honour, and a delight! I was so pleased to be installed as Master of the World Traders on Wednesday, 25 October. The Installation Dinner was a significant event for Elisabeth, my daughters Maxine and Xenia, our friends, and me. The Company assembled a glittering array of guests, expertly marshalled by our Clerk and…Read more Master Of The World! … Traders…
Friendships Better Than Professorships?
This month we, the Trustees of Gresham College, hosted the Lord Mayor’s Gresham Event at Guildhall (he or she is our President!) … http://www.gresham.ac.uk/london-the-global-maritime-centre-in-a-changing-world London – The Global Maritime Centre in a Changing World Thursday, 28 January 2016 – 6:00pm, Guildhall THE LORD MAYOR’S ANNUAL GRESHAM EVENT – Introduction by the Lord Mayor of the City of London…Read more Friendships Better Than Professorships?
‘Open Commerce’ Talk To Worshipful Company Of Information Technologists
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, 83rd Business Luncheon “Open Commerce Drives Out Closed Commerce” Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli FCCA FCSI FBCS Tallow Chandlers’ Hall, 4 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SH, 12 February 2014 Master, Deputy Master, Wardens, Alderman, Liverymen, distinguished Guests. I’ve had the delight of knowing this Wonderful Company for three decades. I worked…Read more ‘Open Commerce’ Talk To Worshipful Company Of Information Technologists
Independence From East Surrey
East Surrey Business Club 4 July 2006 – The House of Lords Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, my Lords, Ladies, and Gentlemen. It is truly an honour to share with you the outstanding hospitality of that most kind Scottish Laird, Lord Lindsay. Last year my wife and I spent most of the time dropping such casual…Read more Independence From East Surrey
XRchiving & Psychogeography
Remarks to: XRchiving, Bush House, King’s College London, Saturday, 20 April 2024, by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli “History Refined By Technology: Connecting To Prosper In The World’s Coffee House.”
“Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I”
Remarks to: the Worshipful Company Of Educators, on the occasion of the annual Franklin Lecture, Mansion House, 18:00 to 19:00, Thursday, 9 February 2023. “Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I” – A Metaverse Of Education Or Conundra[1] Of Confusion My Lord Mayor, Master, Aldermen, Sheriff, visiting Masters, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, Just two minutes ago, before…Read more “Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I”
Shrieval Chain Presentation – Puffin On Pipes
It was simply fantastic to have 230 friends and supporters turn up at the Dutch Church at noon on 19 September for the traditional “Shrieval Chain Presentation”.
Sheriffs Elect!
On 24 June at Common Hall Chris Hayward CC and I were delighted to be elected Sheriffs to take effect at our installation on 27 September. Here we are pictured outside Cutlers’ Hall with our wives Alex and Elisabeth as we toured nine livery companies in ninety minutes to thank the nearly 1,400 people who…Read more Sheriffs Elect!