The Lord Mayor's Show Rehearsal | The Ghost Parade

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In this video, Sinead and James take you to see the historic London Ghost Parade, the rehearsal for this weekend’s Lord Mayor’s Show. NEXT VIDEO – The Royal Mews: https://youtu.be/yMS1QdR-4TY

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Join Tours by Foot as we walk the city streets before daylight to witness the practise for an ancient tradition. Steeped in history, the annual Lord Mayor’s Show is a spectacular event loved by visitors and locals alike. But, to pull off this incredible spectacle, rehearsals are a must. So, a few days before the parade, the police, officials, horses, and the new Lord Mayor (Alistair King) all come together to see if practise really does make perfect.

The Ghost Parade travels throughout the hushed streets of the City of London in an eerie but beautiful display of excess and tradition. Sinead and James will take you on a journey to take it all in, including up-close and detailed views of the beautiful State Coach.

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34 thoughts on “The Lord Mayor's Show Rehearsal | The Ghost Parade”

  2. Hi Sinead awesome live video I enjoyed it. How are you doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin. All your live history videos are always enjoyable. Have a great day and a great weekend see you next video 😊

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  9. Wow that's so lovely Sinead, I always watch it on the sat , I've never ever missed watching it on TV such very beautiful horses I love the magnificent pomp and ceremony, my sister and brother law went last year to watch, they really enjoyed it so much, thank you ever so much Sinead Rodney R Brook 😘 8:41 🙏🏻🙂😘

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  10. Found this so fascinating, had no idea of the swearing in. I am actually descended from George Barnes II, Lord Mayor in 1552. I’m Canadian so found this especially fascinating, thank you!

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  12. I have in my mind a perfect little pocket-sized, spiral-bound notebook with laminated pages and detailed images of every uniform, carriage, horse, livery, etc. so if one goes to a parade or Trooping the Colour they can identify and learn about what they are seeing. Does such a thing exist? Seems like James is the person to write one if it doesn’t.

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  13. Oh, what a video… This is another masterpiece of you, my beloved Sinead. I'm dreaming with your next fantastic stories. Kisses from Barcelona, darling. ❤❤❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💋💋💋💋

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  16. "Oranges and Lemons say the bells of St Clements…" can't remember the rest of the rhyme, which relates to the Livery Companies associated with each City church and the tunes the bells chime. A Smithfield pub with a Market License can't smell as bad as Billingsgate ones did. Covent Garden ones must have had the best smell when the Flower Market was there. It was said one could legally drink in London pubs 24/5, not Sunday or Monday, markets not open and late Theatre Licensed pubs couldn't trade into Sunday.

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  21. BRILLIANT Sinead (and James)!! Superbly BRILLIANT! I very much appreciate your unselfishness to drag yourselves out of warm beds to head out on a damp, chilly early morning wee hours to show us a "Ghost Parade." LOVE the chatting explanations. Supremely Well Done. So deeply appreciated over here 'across the pond!' Without you two, I would've never seen this in my life. 🥰

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  24. Your history knowledge and your dedication to your fans and your channel continues to be outstanding. You always go above and beyond to bring London to us. Doing tours all day and then up in the wee morning to bring us sneak peeks and history lessons!! You are a star💋. I’ll bring the Guildhall book to you when we come to London in December. I think you’ll find it interesting and informative. Can’t wait to see you and experience another private tour with the BEST tour guide in London. Anyone lucky enough to book a tour with you will experience an amazing time. You always exceed all expectations‼️
    ❤❤Marie

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  33. Amen! “Money can’t buy class.” Couldn’t say it any better, Sinead. Love your videos. Found your channel just last year, hooked since then. Thank you for the awesome history of England. I, only recently, that I’m of English and Welsh decent.

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