By Michael Mainelli From water bailiffs to maritime finance, the river connects London’s past to its future, says Michael Mainelli What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, among other things, we have the Romans to thank for the location of our country’s capital on the banks of the River Thames – once described by Sir Winston Churchill as “the silver thread” which runs through Britain’s history. My theme as Lord Mayor, ‘Connect To Prosper’, celebrates the ‘Knowledge Miles’ of our Square Mile and, today, maritime business services are one of our most important areas of expertise. The City of…