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Geoffrey Egan was an archaeologist, medievalist and small finds expert. He spent the majority of his career as an archaeologist in the Museum of London's Department of Urban Archaeology. From 2004 to his death, on secondment to the British Museum
Christopher Page is Professor of Medieval Music and Literature, a Fellow of the British Academy and a Fellow at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge. He is an internationally renowned performer and writer, as well as being an experienced presenter through BBC Radio.
Professor James Stevens Curl has held Chairs in Architectural History at three Universities. He is Visiting Professor at the School of Architecture and Design,Ulster University. He read for his Doctorate at University College London, and in 1991-2 and 2002 was
Neil Eckert is the Chairman of IncubEx, as well as the Chairman of Conduit Reinsurance Limited, a reinsurance company listed on the London Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of $1.2bn. Additionally, he serves on the Board of six private
Alderman William Russell took office as the 692nd Lord Mayor of the City of London on 8th November 2019 and was elected to serve a serve a second year in office through 2020/2021 to ensure continuity of leadership during the pandemic.
Mark Field was elected as the MP for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency in 2001, and was re-elected with an increased majority in 2005. In the 2010 General Election he was returned to parliament once more having been
Michael Cooper was Professor of Engineering Surveying at City University, London, from 1975. He was the author of two books on Hooke and London. He passed away in 2012.
Dominic Reid has been the Pageantmaster of the Lord Mayor's show since 1993. He was awarded the OBE in 2004 for his services to the Golden Jubilee and to the City of London.
Dr Stephen Inwood lectures at New York University in London. His books include A History of London and The Man Who Knew Too Much: The Inventive Life of Robert Hooke 1635 - 1703.
Martin Gayford studied philosophy at Cambridge, and art history at the Courtauld Institute of London University. He has written prolifically about art and jazz, contributing regularly to the Daily Telegraph and also to many art magazines and exhibition catalogues. He