# King of the Square Mile: The Medieval Lord Mayor of London

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Professor Simon Thurley CBE
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics, Art, architecture and design
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/king-square-mile-medieval-lord-mayor-london)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The Lord Mayor of London is a ceremonial position today, but it’s also incredibly important. To this day, only the Monarch takes precedent over the Lord Mayor within the city. Dr Simon Thurley explains in a short clip form his most recent lecture.

## Lectures

1. [King of the Square Mile: The Medieval Lord Mayor of London](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/king-square-mile-medieval-lord-mayor-london/72558284e44c) (YouTube)