History at The Hall – Dick Whittington: The Man, The Myth (and The Cat)
Monday 7th December, 17:15
For a very special festive edition of History at The Hall, we’re ‘turning again’ to look at one of the City of London’s most famous citizens - Dick Whittington.
Merchant, money lender, Liveryman of the Mercers, Sheriff, and Lord Mayor of London (succeeding Goldsmith Adam Bamme), he dealt with Kings, governed a City, became a legendary philanthropist and the star of one of our most loved Pantos!
Merchant, money lender, Liveryman of the Mercers, Sheriff, and Lord Mayor of London (succeeding Goldsmith Adam Bamme), he dealt with Kings, governed a City, became a legendary philanthropist and the star of one of our most loved Pantos!
Was he a poor boy? Did he have a cat? Which bells rang out to tell him he would be Lord Mayor? Did he really give London its first public toilet?
Find out on on Monday 7 December 2026, when City of London Guide & Lecturer Jill Finch will separate fact from fiction education us on the man behind the myth, and exploring how he is remembered 600 years after his death.
Rest assured, theres more to Dick Whittington than the pantomime would suggest (Oh yes there is!).
- Tickets for History at The Hall – Dick Whittington: The Man, The Myth (and The Cat) are priced at £15 per person and include light refreshments (wine, soft drinks and nibbles) after the talk.
- Members of the Company (Freemen, Liverymen, Members of The Court) must log in to the Member’s Portal to book their tickets.
- Doors will open at 17:15 to give attendees the chance to see our current exhibition ahead of a prompt 18:00 start.