A London plaque for every day in 2016. The plaques are selected from all walks of life, and all points of the London compass – and I'm taking requests too!
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Commemorating ancient city boundaries Aldgate High Street E1.
“What does that mean?” asked one of our London Walkers from North America as we passed this plaque recently.
Good question.
The City of London – i.e. the Old City, the square mile – is made up of 25 small districts known as wards. The ward system is a relic of the medieval system of governing the City of London. Each ward has its own Alderman, which is the most senior position in the ward. In centuries gone by, the position was held for life, but in the 21st Century the Aldermen put themselves up for re-election at least every six years. The Lord Mayor of London is chosen from among the Aldermen of The City.Much of the The Ward of Portsoken lies outwith the old City wall. St Botolph's Church is in Portsoken and its eastern boundary is Middlesex Street, the famous Petticoat Lane market.
A London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.
