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1 day 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.
- Greater London
The present-day City of London covers an area of 1.1 square...
- Population Density
London - Population, Density, History: Greater London is the...
- Reconstruction, Wwii, History
London - Reconstruction, WWII, History: London suffered...
- The Multiethnic Metropolis
London - Multicultural, History, Economy: London, always a...
- Industry, Finance, Trade
London - Industry, Finance, Trade: For centuries, shipping...
- Landscape
London - Urban, Thames, History: The landscape of...
- Transportation
London - Transportation, Underground, Buses: London’s oldest...
- Museums
London - Museums, Art, History: The British Museum...
- Greater London
Mar 23, 2024 · List of areas of London. London is the capital of and largest city in England and the United Kingdom. It is divided into the City of London and 32 London boroughs, the result of amalgamation of earlier units of administration that can be traced back to ancient parishes.
May 8, 2024 · The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England.
- White Tower: 1078, Inner Ward: 1190s, Rebuilt: 1285, Wharf expansion: 1377–1399
- 2,984,499 (in 2019)
- 27 metres (89 ft)
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
4 days ago · Tower of London, royal fortress and London landmark. Its buildings and grounds served historically as a royal palace, a political prison, a place of execution, an arsenal, a royal mint, a menagerie, and a public records office. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 1, 2024 · City of London, municipal corporation and borough, London, England. Sometimes called “the Square Mile,” it is one of the 33 boroughs that make up the large metropolis of Greater London . The borough lies on the north bank of the River Thames between the Temple Bar memorial pillar (commemorating the old Temple Bar gate) and the base of Tower ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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5 days ago · From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, the top 10 tourist attractions in London are a must-see on any London sightseeing trip. Even better, many London landmarks are free to visit. Use the Londo n attractions map to find them all. There are also plenty of kid-friendly places to visit in London.
1 day ago · Join us for a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey. Spring season.
