London is ther capital city of the UK. Lodnon is situated in southeast England along the Thames River. London in one of the greatest and most important city in the world. It’s the seat of the Monarch, the Parliament, the Government, and the Supreme Court. It was founded as a Roman settlement. The great fire in 1666 destroyed almost all the city. It is the 9th largest city in the world. With a population of about 8 million, the is vast metropolis. London is a cosmopolis city, there are people of many nationalites.
There are four parts in Lodnon
The city of London
Westminster
West End
East End
The City of London is the oldest aprt but it is only a very small part. It is a business, financial and economical centre. There a lot of banks (Bank of England), government offices and also well known London Stock Exchange
The City of Westminster is kown as the center of political and administrative life of GB. There are most of places of interest as Westminster Abbey or Houses of Parliament.
West End is the shopping and entertainment centre with many shops, theatres, cinemas and clubs
East End used to be a poor dockland area but it has been changing. Now it is rapidly developing area
The city was probably founded 2000 years ago. The Romans built their settlement and called it Londinium. The London probably comes from Celts. In 19th century it was the largest and most influential city in the world. London is still one of the world's majo financial and cultural city
800 BC
the city now known as London was a Celtic settlement
43 AD
Romans established a settlement and named it Londinium
5th century
Romans leave the island
11th century
William the Conqueror comes to London after the Battle of Hastings (1066)
City of Westminster is established
12th century
Norman kings move the royal court to London and it becoms the capital
17th century
London survived 2 great disasters
the Plague (which killed almost 100,000 people)
the Great Fire (1666, which destroyed most of the city)
17th century (2nd half)
The city went through a period of extensive reconstruction
Reconstruction including the building of amyn churches and public buildings
World War II
London suffered extensive damage because of German bombing raids
July 2005
Terrorist attacks on London
2012
London Olympics are held. Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee is celebrated
London is a major world financial centre with a number of banks and the well known London Stock Exchange (LSE). LSE id the second most important stock exhange
London transport is one of high quality. For example, one of the world famous red double-decker buses, though now ride in the historical parts only. They have been used since The Exhibition in the 19th century. Another alternative is the underground or tube, as it know in London. Tube is the oldest in the world. Traditional black taxis are another symbol of London. You can also travel by river buses. In London are two airports (Heathrow and Gatwick).
The Crown Jewels have been kept here since the 14th century. This place was started by William the Conqueror. The Tower guard are called Beefeaters. In Tower lives group of ravens. One sotry says that the Tower will fall down if they leave.
Tower Bridge is only Thames bridge which opens in the middle to ships.
This place is the home of the British Government.
It is divided into 2 parts:
House of Commons
House of Lords
It has 1000 rooms and 3km of corridors
Buckingham Palace is the offical residence of the Queen. There is a memorial of the Queen Vicotria. During the summer you can visit State Rooms. All years you can visit the Royal Mews. It is famous for the changing guard ceremony too.
It is 135m high and carries people to have view over London.
Hyde Park is very famous for it's Speaking Corner where can express your opinion public.
St. Paul's Cathedral is still used for religious ceremonies and special events like weddings. Princess Diana got Married
This square was built in Victorian time. It was named in honour of British victory led by Admiral Lord Nelson, that is why there is the Nelson's Column in the moddle of square.
Piccadilly Circus is modern squre full of adverisemnts.
Oxford street is the longest street in London full of shops and stores with quite reasonable prices.
Is the famous door of the prime minister office