George Monoux, born in Walthamstow, Essex, England, was an English merchant in Bristol and London. Six times Master of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, he served as Lord Mayor of London and was an important benefactor in Walthamstow. He was a descendant of John Monoux of Stanford, Worcestershire.
Sir Richard Gardiner was, in 1478, elected Lord Mayor of London. He was Alderman of Walbrook Ward, and had been Sheriff of the City of London in 1469. He was also elected in 1478 a Member of Parliament for the City of London, one of the two aldermanic representatives of the city.
Sir Edmund Shaa or Shaw was a London goldsmith, Sheriff of London in 1475 and Lord Mayor of London in 1482. Shaa lent money to Edward IV and, as mayor, was extensively involved in the coronation of Edward IV's brother Richard III. He was later knighted and made a member of the Privy Council.
Sir John Eyles, 2nd Baronet of Gidea Hall in Essex, was a British financier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1713 to 1734. He was Lord Mayor of London in 1726. He served as a Director of the East India Company 1710-14 and again 1717-21 and was appointed a sub-governor of the South Sea Company in 1721.
Sir James Clarke Lawrence, 1st Baronet was Lord Mayor of London and a Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1885.
Sir Richard Saltonstall (1521–1601) was an English politician, merchant, and Lord Mayor of London.
Sir Maurice Bruyn of South Ockendon, Essex was an English knight.
Maurice le Brun, 1st Baron Brun was an English peer, born in Essex.
Sir Edmund de la Pole was an English knight and Captain of Calais.
Sir Rupert De la Bère, 1st Baronet, was a British businessman, soldier, and Conservative Party politician. He was the 625th Lord Mayor of London.
Sir Thomas Smythe was an English merchant, politician and colonial administrator. He was the first governor of the East India Company and treasurer of the Virginia Company from 1609 to 1620 until enveloped by scandal.
Sir William Leman, 1st Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1645 and 1660.
Sir Peter Probie was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at times between 1593 and 1598. He was Lord Mayor of London in 1622.
John Pyel was a London merchant who was elected Mayor of London in 1372.
Sir William Ryder was an English politician and Lord Mayor of London for the year 1600 to 1601. As mayor, he played a prominent role in quashing the abortive rebellion led by the Earl of Essex, by publicly proclaiming Essex a traitor, which immediately caused much of his support to melt away.
Sir John Shaa or Shaw was a London goldsmith. He served as engraver and later joint Master of the Mint, and as Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London. While Lord Mayor he entertained ambassadors from Scotland, and was among those who welcomed Catherine of Aragon to England. He is mentioned in a poem by William Dunbar.
Sir William Browne served as Master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers from 1507 to 1514, and as alderman, auditor, Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London. He died in office on 3 June 1514 while serving his term as Lord Mayor.
Sir Thomas Cooke was an English merchant and Lord Mayor of London.
Nicholas de Farndone was a 14th-century English goldsmith and politician who served four non-consecutive terms as Mayor of London.
Sir James Bateman was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1711 to 1718. He became Lord Mayor of London and Governor of the Bank of England.
