City of London

Title

City of London

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:25:00

Description

Documentary on the history, archaeology and institutions of the City of London. Includes interviews with City historian, John Kennedy Melling (also James Kennedy Melling?); Bank of England Curator, John Keyworth; stockbroker Tony Richards; Chairman of the City Corporation’s Planning Committee, Dr Keith Googan(?); Lord Mayor, Sir Allan Davis. Also includes recording of children singing the nursery rhyme, Oranges and Lemons. Female presenter not identified.

Contributors

Tony Richards; Allan Davis; John Keyworth; Keith Googan(?); John Kennedy Melling?; James Kennedy Melling?

Keywords

London; Money; Customs and traditions; Archaeology; Bank of England; Financial institutions; City of London; Mayors; Lord Mayors; Richard Whittington; Guilds; Urban planning; Urban development; Financial markets; Local history; Stock exchanges Currencies; Ceremonial positions

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