First recorded in 1545–55
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I spoke to Deptford’s lord mayor, Sir Barnubus Bliss, about what’s most important to him about folks experiencing the fair closest to L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
A former lord mayor of the city, Tom Hartley, and current councillor, Tracy Kelly, also believe something should be done to remember the dead.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2025
Belfast City Council is investigating after a painting of former lord mayor and Democratic Unionist Party peer Lord Wallace Browne was removed at the weekend.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024
The Mac Gabhann family will spend Saturday at Belfast City Hall, where the lord mayor is hosting a family fun day to mark the first anniversary.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
William Beckford, the lord mayor of London, owed his fortune to his sugar plantations in Jamaica.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
In a statement shared Friday, Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron honored Fricker, and celebrated her life and accomplishments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Earlier this year, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, proposed that she should receive the freedom of the city, describing her as "one of Dublin's most distinguished cultural figures".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
It has already been signed by the Lord Mayor, council leader Stephen Place, and council boss Lorraine O'Donnell.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Speaking at a meeting of Bradford Council on Wednesday, Lord Mayor Chris Herd paid tribute to one of the area's "most well-loved sons".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
In May 1664, Hooke was a candidate for the post of professor of geometry at Gresham College, but lost out on the casting vote of the Lord Mayor.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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