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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.
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London - Urban, Thames, History: The landscape of...
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London - Multicultural, History, Economy: London, always a...
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London - Capital, Roman, Medieval: Although excavations west...
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The present-day City of London covers an area of 1.1 square...
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London - Historic, Cultural, Financial: If the border of the...
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London - Taxis, Cab Ranks, Black Cabs: London’s distinctive...
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May 26, 2024 · The following is a timeline of the history of London in the 19th century, the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
6 days ago · London History Day offers a unique opportunity to explore the city's historical milestones, and cultural heritage. We've put together a timeline of some of London's history throughout the last century to celebrate this special day.
May 26, 2024 · This was the London that contemporaries dubbed "the Monster City" – a seething cauldron of humanity that inspired both awe and apprehension. In this article, we‘ll explore how Victorian London grappled with the challenges of breakneck growth and social transformation.
May 11, 2024 · 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.
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May 16, 2024 · Great Fire of London, (September 2–5, 1666), the worst fire in London’s history. It destroyed a large part of the City of London, including most of the civic buildings, old St. Paul’s Cathedral, 87 parish churches, and about 13,000 houses. On Sunday, September 2, 1666, the fire began accidentally.
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2 days ago · CHAPTER X - Brick Lane. This street existed under its modern name as early as 1550 when a survey of the Manor of Stepney mentions two tile garths on its eastern side. (fn. 1) These were places either where clay was dug to make tiles or perhaps where brick-earth was dug.
