London England
Introduction to the History of London England
You’ve seen Britain’s royal family on the news, but did you know that its capital city has a royal history of its own? London is one of the world’s most famous cities, and it has been for thousands of years. The Thames River runs through the heart of London. And over time, this river has served as both a thoroughfare and a historical marker. Today, in fact, many of London’s most famous attractions are found along the banks of its riverside border. From Roman ruins to medieval castles to Victorian urban parks, London is home to artifacts from all ages: even ones that predate it by millennia!
Section: Roman London
The story of London’s origins goes back to about 43 AD when the Romans founded Londinium, a major city on the west bank of the Thames. The Roman army built a fort there and left most of their soldiers behind when they went off to conquer other parts of Britain. At first, Londinium was not much more than a military base for about 2,000 people but around 100 years later it had grown into one of the biggest cities in Roman Britain with walls enclosing an area of close to 12 acres (5 hectares) and a population estimated at between 10,000 and 20,000 people.
The Romans were great traders and builders so they made sure that Londinium had plenty to offer its visitors by building markets and public baths; they also dug canals through some parts of London allowing traders from France or Spain to sail right up to their doors!
Anglo-Saxon London
The Anglo-Saxons came to London in the 5th century, when the Romans had left. They were a tribe of people who lived in England and other parts of northern Europe.
They weren’t like the Romans or Vikings, though. The Anglo-Saxons tended not to go out exploring and looting other countries, unlike those groups. Instead, they mostly stayed at home – although a few of them did travel around as missionaries or teachers.
Medieval London
London has been a city for thousands of years, but it was medieval London that saw the city flourish. The population swelled with people looking to escape religious persecution and violence in mainland Europe. The city grew rapidly during this period and by 1348, over 100 000 people lived there. The plague hit London hard in 1348 and many died within the first year or so as this epidemic spread throughout Europe. It wasn’t until 1563 when another great fire struck London destroying much of what remained from the previous outbreak of plague which had killed off approximately half its population (with some estimates being closer to 80%).
The Great Fire lasted four days until it burned itself out after consuming most everything within reach – including St Pauls’s Cathedral!
The Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of the City of London and Westminster, destroying the Old St Paul’s Cathedral and much of the medieval city on 2 September 1666. The fire gutted the medieval City of London inside the old Roman city wall. It threatened but did not reach the aristocratic district of Westminster, Charles II’s Palace of Whitehall, and most householders west of Lombard Street in Inner Temple.
The death toll is estimated to have been about 70 people but is believed to have been far greater than that as many deaths were never recorded (for example those who died in hospitals). At least 13 people were executed for arson; some others may have been hanged or died due to smoke inhalation or injuries sustained during attempts at rescue
Georgian London
Georgian London was a time of great change. The city was expanding, with new buildings and infrastructure being built to accommodate the growing population. A centre for culture, art and business, Georgian London became a vibrant place to live.
The population of London grew rapidly during this period as people moved from rural areas into towns and cities in search of work or an improved standard of living. As more people lived in cities like London, they needed better housing conditions than those found in rural areas. In response to this need, builders constructed many new homes that could accommodate families on small plots of land near their workplaces (jobs). The result was that most buildings were only two stories tall because there wasn’t enough space for taller buildings; however, some buildings were still constructed as high rises since they had more space available than low-rise developments
Victorian London
London, England is the capital city of the United Kingdom and one of the most important cities in Europe. The city has an area of 705 square miles (1,800 square kilometers) and a population of 8 million people. It was founded by Romans as Londinium in 43 AD and chosen as the capital of Roman Britain.
London is also famous for being home to some great historical events such as the industrial revolution or the Great Exhibition which took place during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901; this period is known as the Victorian era.
London is a great city with a rich history
London is one of the greatest cities in the world, and a great place to visit, live and work. Its history goes back thousands of years.
Conclusion
London is a fantastic place to visit with so much to see and do. It has a very rich history that dates back to the Romans. You can experience that history yourself by visiting various museums as well as important places such as Parliament and Buckingham Palace, which are still in operation today!