Town Clerk of London

The format strongly influenced the development of the High Court of Chancery and Lord Chancellor's jurisdiction based in Westminster.

During the early 17th century, before and after the 1666 Great Fire of London, the Town Clerk's function began to evolve into more complex and multiple roles.

Today the Lord Mayor of the City of London is assisted in his or her day-to-day work by three leading personnel[7] whose titles are the Town Clerk and Chief Executive, the Chamberlain and the Remembrancer.

The statue of John Carpenter, now residing within the City of London School, shows him holding this book.

[12] John Carpenter (1372–1442) also in 1442 bequeathed land to the Corporation of London intended to fund the maintenance and education of four boys born within the city, who would be called 'Carpenter's children'.

Coat of arms of the City of London.
The Great Fire of London destroyed 80% of the city in 1666. The Guildhall was damaged in this and other great fires.
Statue of John Carpenter (1372–1442)- Resides on a plinth in the City of London School . He is also the author of "Liber Albus" which he is shown holding in his hand.