7. Presentation of Thames Water to the Lord Mayor. 21 July 2017

The annual presentation to the Lord Mayor of a glass water jug filled with Thames water (from the tap) took place at the Mansion House on the morning of 21 July. This ceremony commemorates the sale of the Thames Conservancy to the Corporation of London by King Richard I in the year 1197.

It was a tremendous pleasure to present the (extra large) jug to the Lord Mayor, Andrew Parmley, who is an Honorary Liveryman of our Company. I was accompanied by the Deputy Master, Keith Tozzi, Thames Warden, Simon Catford, Walbrook Warden, Rob Casey and our Clerk, Ralph Riley. Having presented the jug and toasted each other in Thames Water, the Lord Mayor expressed his delight at receiving the jug and said he was particularly grateful because of his association with the Company.

Although rather early in the morning the glass of Champagne that followed was enjoyed by all!