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City of London (England). Court of Aldermen
An old and unusual governing body of the City of London, the Court of Aldermen has roots in the medieval city and still plays a ceremonial and civic role today. It is closely tied to the Lord Mayor, the City’s wards, and some of London’s oldest traditions.
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by City of London (England). Court of Aldermen, City of London (England). Lord Mayor
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The Court of Aldermen is part of the senior governance of the City of London Corporation rather than an individual author. It is made up of 25 aldermen, one for each ward of the City of London, and is presided over by the Lord or Lady Mayor.
Its history goes back to the medieval City, when aldermen were central figures in local administration and justice. Over time, many of the Court’s wider governing powers passed to other bodies, especially the Court of Common Council, but the Court of Aldermen has continued to hold an important place in the City’s constitutional life.
Today it is associated with civic ceremony, appointments, and traditional functions linked to the distinctive government of the Square Mile. For readers interested in London’s institutional history, it offers a window into how very old forms of urban government can survive into the present day.