Obelisk: Mayoralty of the City of London - 800 years
Erection date: 24/7/1990
Inscription
The environmental improvements and landscaping to Salisbury Square were donated by Land Securities plc to mark the 800th anniversary of the Mayoralty of the City of London (1189 - 1989).
Officially dedicated on 24th July 1990 by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Sir Hugh Bidwell, GBE, DLit.
Architects: epr Architects Ltd
Contractor: Tarmac Construction Ltd
Landscaping: City of London Parks and Gardens Department
Site: Waithman obelisk (2 memorials)
EC4, Salisbury Court
The plaque to the Mayoralty is attached low down on the base of the obelisk.
