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 | 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: 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 - Capital, Roman, Medieval | Britannica
WEBLondon - Capital, Roman, Medieval: Although excavations west of London have revealed the remains of circular huts dating from before 2000 bc, the history of the city begins effectively with the Romans.
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, Culture, Economy | Britannica
WEBLondon experienced important growth throughout the 19th century, with its total population exceeding 2,685,000 in 1851, the year of the Great Exhibition staged in the Crystal Palace to celebrate the commercial might of Britain and its empire.
Tower of London - World History Encyclopedia
WEBNov 26, 2019 · The Tower of London is a castle located in London alongside the River Thames which was first built by William the Conqueror from c. 1077 and significantly added to over the centuries. Often referred to in England as simply 'the Tower', it has served as a fortress, palace, prison, treasury, arsenal, and zoo.
Home | The History of London
WEBExploring London’s rich history, 2,000 years in the life of a city. In-depth articles, video and more all dedicated to the history of London.
Londinium: The Roman Origins of London | History Hit
WEBToday, it’s incredible to think that the sprawling urban metropolis of London was, originally, a Roman foundation. In its early stages, London was merely an outpost on the far edge of the Roman Empire, playing second fiddle to more prominent centres such as Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Cyrene. Yet it soon grew into a centre of Roman economic ...
Timeline of London - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom . Prehistory. 120,000 BC – Elephants and hippopotami are roaming on the site of Trafalgar Square. 6000 BC – Hunter-gatherers are on the site of Heathrow Terminal 5. [1]
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