The Lady Mayor's Show 2025
The Lady Mayor's Show was held on November 8, 2025. This annual event celebrates the appointment of the new Lady Mayor of London Dame Susan Langley, which has a rich history dating back over 800 years. Although she is not the first female Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley DBE is the first to take the Lady Mayor title.
The show featured a vibrant procession that included over 7,000 participants, marching bands, traditional livery companies, community groups, and floats. The Lady Mayor travelled in the ceremonial State Coach, showcasing the unique blend of history and modernity that defines the City of London.
The Master and Wardens of
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
Are saddened to announce the passing of the Founding Master of the Company, Gerald 'Gerry' Clarkson. Gerry died peacefully at around midday on Monday 19 January 2026, after a long illness.
Gerald Clarkson, born in 1939 was Chief Officer of the London Fire Brigade (1987-1991) Founder Master of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters (in 1988) and founder of the Firefighters Memorial Trust.
He also served as Borough Council Member for Ashford Borough Council (2006 - 2023), representing the Charing Ward. He was Leader of the Council (2013 - 2023) and was awarded Honorary Ambassador of Ashford in April 2023, appointed as an Honorary Alderman in October 2023, and granted the Freedom of the Borough for his services to the borough in April 2024.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his widow Rose, and with his wider family.
Further details will be circulated in due course.
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
The prime objective and intention of The Worshipful Company of Firefighters is to promote the development and advancement of the science, art and the practice of firefighting, fire prevention and life safety. It also encourages good professional behaviour and an exchange of information between Members of the Company and others who work in allied fields.
The Company has undertaken to maintain the traditions and customs of the City of London and to pledge support to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen in all matters relevant to the life and dignity of the City.
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The Lady Mayor's Show
The Lady Mayor's Show was held on November 8, 2025. This annual event celebrates the appointment of the new Lady Mayor of London Dame Susan Langley, which has a rich history dating back over 800
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters Charitable Trust
Closely associated with, but operating as a separate entity from the Worshipful Company of Firefighters, the Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1182241) with ten Trustees who are responsible for all aspects of its operation and are all members of the Worshipful Company.
The Charitable Trust realises that the world of the Fire Industry and the Fire and Rescue Service, like many sectors, is changing at a considerable pace and we will shortly be looking at the current core charities to see if these reflect the changing environment. We will also consider what else we can do in the youth and young persons sector. This draws on one of âAims and Objectivesâ of the Company and the Charitable Trust in providing opportunities to promote responsible and good citizenship for future generations.
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