History of London - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, extends over 2000 years. In that time, it has become one of the world's most significant financial and cultural capital cities. It has withstood plague, devastating fire, civil war, aerial bombardment, terrorist attacks, and riots .
London - Wikipedia
WEBLondon has four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the combined Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement in Greenwich, where the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, defines the prime meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. [34]
London | History, Maps, Population, Area, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural center.
London - Capital, Roman, Medieval | Britannica
WEBHistory of London. The early period. Foundation and early settlement. Londinium c. AD 200. Londinium, c. ad 200. Although excavations west of London have revealed the remains of circular huts dating from before 2000 bc, the history of …
London: A History | HISTORY
WEBMar 7, 2019 · During the reign of Queen Victoria, London was well established as the prestigious seat of the vast British Empire, and while Big Ben rose above the city in 1859, the London Underground opened...
London - History, Culture, Economy | Britannica
WEBEighteenth-century London was the city of David Garrick, Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson, and Sir Joshua Reynolds; of great furniture makers and silversmiths; and of renowned foreign musicians, including George Frideric Handel, Joseph Haydn, and Mozart.
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WEBHome | The History of London. The History of The Port of London: A Vast Emporium of All Nations. The fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river.
The Story of the Tower of London - Historic Royal Palaces
WEBPrison. As the most secure castle in the land, the Tower guarded royal possessions and even the royal family in times of war and rebellion. But for 500 years monarchs also used the Tower as a surprisingly luxurious palace. Throughout history, the Tower has also been a visible symbol of awe and fear.
Tower of London - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 26, 2019 · London was an obvious choice for a new castle and so work began on what would become the Tower of London around 1077. The castle was one of the first in England to have a free-standing tower keep or donjon.
Londinium: The Roman Origins of London | History Hit
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Timeline. Ancient, Ancient Rome. Today, it’s incredible to think that the sprawling urban metropolis of London was, originally, a Roman foundation. In its early stages, London was...
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