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The City of London is a city and county within London. It constituted most of London from its settlement by the Romans in the 1st century AD to the Middle Ages, but the agglomeration has since grown far beyond the City's borders. The City is now only a tiny part of the metropolis of London, though it remains a notable part of central London. It is one of two districts of London to hold city status; the other is the adjacent City of Westminster.
The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City (often written as just City and differentiated from the phrase "the city of London" by capitalising City) and is also colloquially known as the Square Mile, as it is 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) in area. Both of these terms are also often used as metonyms for the United Kingdom's trading and financial services industries, which continue a notable history of being largely based in the City.
The name London is now ordinarily used for a far wider area than just the City. London often denotes the sprawling London metropolis, or the 32 London boroughs, in addition to the City of London itself. This wider usage of London is documented as far back as the 16th century.
The City may refer to:
London i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms Greater London, a region of England governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The conurbation also covers two English counties: the small district of the City of London and the county of Greater London. The latter constitutes the vast majority of London, though historically it was split between Middlesex (a now abolished county), Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire.
A city is a large and permanent human settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town in general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.
Cities generally have complex systems for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and transportation. The concentration of development greatly facilitates interaction between people and businesses, benefiting both parties in the process, but it also presents challenges to managing urban growth.
A big city or metropolis usually has associated suburbs and exurbs. Such cities are usually associated with metropolitan areas and urban areas, creating numerous business commuters traveling to urban centers for employment. Once a city expands far enough to reach another city, this region can be deemed a conurbation or megalopolis. In terms of population, the largest city proper is Shanghai, while the fastest-growing is Dubai.
There is not enough evidence to assert what conditions gave rise to the first cities. Some theorists have speculated on what they consider suitable pre-conditions and basic mechanisms that might have been important driving forces.
The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose. A grand palace early in its history, it served as a royal residence. As a whole, the Tower is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat. There were several phases of expansion, mainly under Kings Richard the Lionheart, Henry III, and Edward I in the 12th and 13th centuries. The general layout established by the late 13th century remains despite later activity on the site.
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Stephen Fry discovers the hidden mysteries of the City of London, from the huge amount of cash in the Bank of England vaults to the terrors of Dead Man's Walk at the Old Bailey. The QI host tours the City of London, discovering the hidden mysteries of this rich and powerful square mile. Along the way, he visits the Bank of England's vaults, witnesses high drama at the London Metal Exchange as dealers buy and sell stocks, and experiences Dead Man's Walk at the Old Bailey, where many condemned criminals trod their final steps. Plus, as a recipient of the Freedom of the City of London, Stephen finds out just what privileges this gives him.
(This is a Non-APB related film) (August 2015) -Click here to support the follow up to Secret City https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/money-puzzles http://secretcity-thefilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SecretCityFilm?fref=ts https://twitter.com/SecretCityDoc A film about the City of London, the Corporation that runs it, and its role in the economic crisis. By Michael Chanan and Lee Salter. See www.secretcity-thefilm.com IT'S ALMOST A YEAR since anti-capitalist protestors, intending to set up camp in front of the London Stock Exchange in Paternoster Square under the banner of Occupy LSX, were ejected from the square and parked themselves instead in front of St Paul's Cathedral. The result was one of the starting points for this film: a highly public debate about capitalism and the...
The City of London - Money and Power 1 of 2 - BBC Documentary , recorded 19.02.2011 Today I watched a Documentary on BBC. Title: The City of London: Money & Power Salient Features Narrated were: 1) London City is Run by and belongs to Bankers and Merchants. 2) It is separated from the Royal Territory by a Pillar with a dragon on it. 3) Even the Queen must ask permission to enter that territory. 4) The Royalty borrow Money for their Rule or Conquests from the Merchants. 5) It is a symbiotic relationship. Merchants need the Royalty to mesmerize the people and keep them hoping. 6) The City runs on Greed, Gambling and Competition. 7) Financial weapons of mass destruction are created, accepted and used. 8) You Come to the City to Live by the sword and die by the sword. 9) If...
The City of London was once surrounded by a defensive wall, originally built by the Romans and enlarged in the middle ages. It was served by several gates, whose names are still in evidence today. Editor-at-Large of Londonist Matt Brown takes us on a tour around the sites of these gates, and looks for the clues that remain. Let us know in the comments what Beatles song you think we're referring to! Also have a read of 'Where to see Roman London': http://londonist.com/2015/08/where-to-see-roman-london
The City of London is one of the oldest parts of the capitol, as it is located where London was first founded almost 2000 years ago. The City of London roughly constitutes the same area that was mostly unaltered until the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century. Known as the "Square Mile", the City nowadays is roughly bounded by the River Thames to the south, Chancery Lane to the west, Charterhouse Street to the north, and the Tower of London to the east. Although the old City's gates are long gone, you can still see their location in the street names. Join us on this video tour as we explore the Tower of London, Leadenhall Market, the City's financial district, St. Paul's Cathedral and more! The Tower of London To the east of the City you'll find the Tower of London b...
The City of London is a separate city within in the greater city of London. It is the financial center of the United Kingdom and the oldest part of the city. The Romans settled here almost two-thousand years ago. It contains some of the oldest and newest buildings in the city from St. Paul's Cathedral to a building dubbed the "Gherkin."
http://www.learncurrencytradingonline.com Great documentary on the City of London from the BBC - Outlines the financial history and the culture that is all about - money power and greed. The City of London is one of the major centres for trading Forex, commodities and shares and this guide is both informative and also, makes you understand why another financial crisis is coming ..
Recorded October 31 & November 2, 2012 Complete video of my entire stay in London England includes... 00:10 Buckingham Palace 02:42 The Mall 03:04 St. James Park 03:33 Admiralty Arch 04:57 Trafalgar Square 10:13 Whitehall 10:56 Horse Guards Parade 13:42 Piccadilly Circus 16:43 London Underground 25:59 Victoria Embankment / River Thames 27:55 London Eye 28:11 Victoria Station 28:47 Westminster Abbey 29:18 Parliament Square 30:09 Houses of Parliament / Big Ben 30:54 Westminster Bridge / River Thames 32:54 St. Paul's Cathedral 35:00 Tower of London 36:49 Tower Bridge 40:58 HMS Belfast 41:39 London Bridge 42:14 Wellington Arch 43:06 Hyde Park 43:51 London By Night Tour From: http://timvp.com
Here it is, our pilot episode! Why am I doing this? I travel a lot. Too much. And recently I find myself rocking up in a city that I've never been to before and know very little about. On any level. Culture, language, transport, money, food, etc. But most travel shows are an hour-long, US-centric, full of bad information, and almost exclusively aimed at tourists. So I wanted to create something different. Something aimed at the frequent traveller, something portable and short-form. Something...useful. In our pilot episode we get you in, out, and around the wonderful city of London, England. We tell you the best way to get from the airport into the city, the best way to get around, how much things cost, and why you should ALWAYS stand on the right. In follow up episodes we'll be adding ...
http://www.expedia.com/London.d178279.Destination-Travel-Guides A trip to London might as well be a trip through history. This city has long been a hub for finance, education, and culture, and is full of modern construction mixed with ancient buildings. Your London tour must include St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of its most well-known churches. You’ll also want to see the Tower of London, the Palace of Westminster, and Westminster Abbey for exquisite examples of the city’s famous architectural landmarks. Walk or jog through numerous green spaces, among them Hyde Park and Green Park, in the center of London. Continue your London sightseeing in the West End, where you’ll find ancient buildings converted into modern shops, restaurants, bars, and shows. You’ll find one of the largest theatre d...
The following is our Visit London Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (50 suggestions) along with extended footage from numerous separate vlogs (50 Things to do in London | Top Attractions Travel Guide; Alternative Afternoon Tea in London; Fish and Chips in London; Steak And Ale Pie picnic in London; Full English Breakfast in London; Blogstock Festival). GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpac... facebook: ...
✱ 2180 Hotels in London - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/tuEtwR Travel video about destination London in England. London is an exciting and pulsating metropolis of the new millennium, a melting pot of both people and culture and a fascinating city of diverse contrasts. The City Of London contains the Tower, an historic landmark with a remarkable history. A mighty medieval fortress with 13 towers that throughout its 900 years, has served many functions and from the Middle Ages, it was a heavily fortified prison. After the medieval St. Paul's Cathedral was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1666, Christopher Wren was ordered to re-build it with a dome. During the 36 years of its construction, its design was frequently altered until finally a wonderful masterpiece of church archite...
London, England! A modern city built on thousands of years of history. From Millennium Bridge to Big Ben, from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace, we’re covering some of London's most iconic landmarks! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe for more great travel videos! WHERE I BOOK MY TRAVEL: Get 5% off your next trip to almost anywhere in the world by booking through Jetsetter! Click here: http://bit.ly/1RfaNOq Get $20 off your first AirBnB stay here: http://bit.ly/1QQae3b ______________________________ Social: ______________________________ Follow me on social media to see my latest travels! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerTravelsTV Instagram: http://instagram.com/tylertravelstv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylertravelstv ____________________________ The other st...
The Beginners Guide To London TRAVEL Twitter: https://twitter.com/cityhackslondon / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityhackslondon Instagram: https://instagram.com/cityhackslondon Subscribe to city hacks London here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIC... ************************************************************* In this episode of city hacks London presenter Syrus Lowe shares his beginners guide to London travel. The first London top tip is to make sure you get an oyster card, you can do this before you even get here by visiting this site: https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/visiting-london/visitor-oyster-card He also give you some top London advice with regards to London buses: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/fares/bus-and-tram He gives you all th...
London is one of the most visited cities in the whole world, and it's easy to see why. It is vibrant, it is exciting, and there's something to do every single night of the week. You could spend a full year in London and never run out of new places to visit, but since we were a bit more limited with our time, we decided to film a city guide showcasing 50 things to do in London. We hope this will help showcase some of the sights and attractions this city has to offer, and that it'll come in handy for anyone out there planning a trip. Let's begin! GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme ...
London is a city of stature, wielding power and attitude. From its Roman core to its Olympic edges, ancient abbeys to iconic skyscrapers, Lonely Planet takes you through the city's highlights. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london for more information about London.
Want more travel guide tips? Head to our website! http://www.visitlondon.com Whether it's your first time visiting London, or if you've been before, learn how to do London like a local with our How to do London series! Go to http://www.visitlondon.com - the official London city guide for everything you need to get started in London including ideas for where to go, things to do, upcoming events, activities and London attractions. Coming to London as a tourist? Follow our tips for how to do London: the basics and you'll feel right at home with the locals! From how to use an oyster card to travel around the city, to ideas for things to do including how to beat the queues, we've got it covered. You'll also find out how to pronounce some of our most popular placenames just like a London...
World's biggest Metro City Ever (London) #Full Documentary
World's biggest Metro City Ever (London) #Full Documentary.
World's biggest Metro City Ever (London) #Full Documentary.
World's biggest Metro City Ever (London) #Full Documentary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address City of London at Guildhall
Stephen Fry's Key to the City - Exploring the Mysteries of the City of London. A BBC Documentary.
LonDon Buses Compilation ☜♥☞ Wheels On The Bus Song With London City Bus ☜♥☞ London Bus New 2016
I'm too pac and two spots the block is secured
Stacked up to a fiend me, I'm the one you should call
But shawty on tour, juicy couture over law
And the drough when it's fire bet I can talk em to fall
Rhymes spreaded, I said it with a style
Commerce you dealer, I gave em coke and a smile
From poverty, no cold, it was foul
Now they admire me, I've been broke in a while
Wild, can't be talking to me
After my show, I have to be forced in the van
Came to new york, christopher walken to me
Figgy and pumble, christopher's walking to me
Slick talking tatty, bare arms, from iran, hope you ready
Grave yam yankee fitty cap, fred the god and I came to brign the city back
[Hook]
You know I bees in the city
You drive v's to the city
We push keys to the city
Mayor minds hope give me the key to the city
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now turn up
New york life is lawless
I got the city turnt up like the stocks dumped on mike and harris
Works the purest, same color is
Girl here from school, she studyin the art of chow
Forget the vest I wear liff up
Tbm the best, they will clip em
Heard you got sour around, well we'll stick em
For that 7 pounds with the wesson I will smith em
7 pounds will smith, big bronx uptown and we still spit
We back flowin and y'all know I got lines around the block
Like the tunnel back open
Speaking of tunnel, you know the sun is span
Call me harry and turman cause I got tunnel vision
Blue yankee fitty cap, fred the god and I came to bring the city back
[Hook]
You know I bees in the city
You drive v's to the city
We push keys to the city
Mayor minds hope give me the key to the city
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now rep your city, this is for the streets
Now rep your city, this is for the streets