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London was the largest town in Roman Britain (the area within the Roman walls we are speaking of)
London is approximately 2000 years old and was created by the Romans in the first century AD. The area they settled in is the area now referred to as the City of London.
Originally it was merely a settlement that occupied a simple bridge over the River Thames, within 100 years it was to become a bustling city of 30,000 people.
Londinium was regarded as a frontier town, unsophisticated and perching on the very edge of the Roman Empire, a long way from Rome itself. However over the past recent years, with all the redevelopment that has been taking place in present day London, archeologists have been able to piece together information about the Roman city beneath todays modern streets and buildings. This has brought to light the fact that far from being unsophisticated, Londinium was in fact one of the most sophisticated and advanced cities of the entire Roman Empire.
Present day London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union
London is a leader in international finance, politics, education, culture, entertainment, fashion and the arts. It is regarded as one of the worlds major cities. It has an estimated population of 7.5 million (as of 2005) and a metropolitan area population of between 12 and 14 million.
This city prides herself on having a very cosmopolitan population, speaking over 300 languages, a variety of cultures, peoples and religions all live and work here. It is an international transport hub and high on the tourists destination list.
The capital is a place to be visited more than once as there is an amazing amount to see and do, places such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the National Gallery are but a few options. With theatres galore in the West End and eateries too numerous to mention. Places like China Town show another culture and offer superb Chinese cuisine, Covent Garden, where there is always plenty of street entertainment and a wonderful market to browse around, Leicester Square, a place to pick up your theatre tickets, film premiers are held here and activities like the one in the photo, on this occasion Maypole dancing, take place.
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Great places to enjoy... thanks for sharing...
Fascinating history lesson. My son lived for a while off Notting Hill, so I used to roam around the area. I was supposed to go to the South Bank today but my companion for the trip called in sick.
love the pic of you in the scoldes bridle Donna!! hope you didn't take it home with you!! ;-)
And I into yours Donna. You have some wonderful photographs here too. Thank you. Carole.
Hi Donna. Am looking forward to my first-ever trip to the UK (London, Birmingham & Edinburgh) next summer. Really enjoyed your pages... especially "the clink" sounds quite interesting! Greetings from the desert / Jess in Dubai :-)
Some good updates Donna - I see not all Clink pics exposed :-)
An interesting group of tips about London, not the usual tourist places. Enjoyed your restaurant tips, especially.
Well traveling plans himm Well I will take the little round trip that will make it to sweden in the end of this mounth but looking forward to grecce in the late spring. How about you Donna?
What a game yesterday :( Jo is looking better, I am glad :)
Great Idea...the photography course. I'd love to do one!