History of London - Wikipedia
London, like Rome, was founded on the point of the river where it was narrow enough to bridge and the strategic location of the city provided easy access to much of Europe. Early Roman London occupied a relatively small area, roughly equivalent to the size of Hyde Park. In around 60 AD, it was destroyed by the Iceni led by their queen Boudica.
London | History, Maps, Population, Area, & Facts | Britannica
3 天之前 · 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.
London: A History | HISTORY
2019年3月7日 · London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and one of the largest and most important cities in the world. The area was originally settled by early hunter gatherers around 6,000 B.C.,...
倫敦歷史 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书
倫敦 歷史 可以追溯至2,000年前，从那时至今，倫敦從 凱爾特人 的城鎮逐渐發展成為 英國 首都，也是世界上重要的 金融 、 文化 重鎮。 它在历史上经历了瘟疫、火灾、内战、空袭、恐怖袭击和暴乱的多次考验。 伦敦城 是伦敦的历史核心区，如今它也是伦敦主要的金融区，代表了伦敦都会区的一个部分。 伦敦（London）这个词的语源已经无法确定。 几个世纪以来，出现大量关于伦敦这个词的语源的说法，其中大多数作为 语言学 或 历史学 上的空想，可以被否定，只有少部分 …
London - Capital, Roman, Medieval | Britannica
3 天之前 · The ancient “city” of London, meanwhile, reestablished its role as a center of trade. In 1085 London had between 10,000 and 15,000 inhabitants (less than 2 percent of England’s population) and was the largest city in Europe north of the Alps. About 1087 a major fire destroyed many of the city’s wooden houses and St. Paul’s.
London - History, Culture, Economy | Britannica
3 天之前 · London - History, Culture, Economy: By 1820, when George IV succeeded to the throne, many of the villages and hamlets that in the 17th and 18th centuries had been the destination of summer outings from the heart of the city …
The London Archives
The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. Visit us to explore millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books and films or enjoy our exhibitions, events and workshops.
19th-century London - Wikipedia
During the 19th century, London grew enormously to become a global city of immense importance. It was the largest city in the world from about 1825, [1] the world's largest port, and the heart of international finance and trade. [2] .
Timeline of London - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom. 120,000 BC – Elephants and hippopotami are roaming on the site of Trafalgar Square. 6000 BC – Hunter-gatherers are on the site of Heathrow Terminal 5. [1]
The Incredible History of the City of London — London x London
2023年4月3日 · In a little-known but incredible fact of history, the City of London went directly against the crown and supported the USA in their war for independence. Even flying so brashly in the face of the monarchy couldn’t bring down the power of …