The National Archives holds mayors' big day out
The National Archives holds mayors' big day out
Mayor and civic dignitaries from London and Surrey
24 March 2004
Over 30 other Mayors and civic dignitaries from London and Surrey attended a special charity event, organised by The National Archives and the Mayor of Richmond Upon Thames, Councillor Nicola Urquhart. The Mayors came together at The National Archives in Kew in aid of the Richmond Carers Centre.
All 32 Mayors and dignitaries pledged money to the Centre which provides information, support, and social activities for carers. Councillor Urquhart was also presented with a copy of a Loyal Address from the Richmond Guardians of the Poor to the Queen on her Golden Jubilee in 1887.
The Mayors were also able to find out more about the history of their local areas by talking to one of The National Archives' local history experts and were treated to fascinating behind the scenes tours.
Sarah Tyacke, Chief Executive of The National Archives, said:
"We are delighted that we were able to host this charity event. Not everyone is aware of the wealth of local documents available to the public at The National Archives. It was great to be able to give the Mayors a little piece of local history to take back with them."
Councillor Urquhart, Mayor of Richmond Upon Thames, said:
"I am thrilled that so many of my counterparts in other boroughs were able to attend the event, which has helped boost funds for a vital cause. I am also extremely grateful to The National Archives for jointly organising this event."
The Mayors also learnt how the Moving Here website http://www.movinghere.org.uk
has been working with communities in London and Surrey boroughs. The interactive, award-winning website explores the last 200 years of migration to England by the Caribbean, Irish, Jewish and South Asian communities. Led by The National Archives with 30 partner museums, libraries and archives (17 of which are in London) the website has been working with community groups across the capital to record the stories of Londoners who have moved here from across the globe.
