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London is the Capital City of the World. It has been in existence now for more than 2000 years. How did it get to become the centre of the world from its humble beginnings - as a small Iron Age settlement on the banks of the River Thames - to the vast commercial empire it has become?
The first feeling that must greet most visitors to London is bewilderment from London’s vast array of streets, laid without design or forethought. London was not planned, it has evolved into the great metropolis we see today. Londoners may think they already have a good knowledge of London, however there are still many curiosities and unknown corners which are hidden away behind the commercialised city that is now rising before us.
Through the pages of this website you can see how London has constantly changed. Take a virtual trip through photographs and see this vibrant city at work and play. If you have never been to London before, or are a constant visitor, you can relive your dreams once again.
To many London is not only a place of work but an entertainment Capital of the World. Despite its age-old traditions London has become very much a vibrant entertainment hub, the Capital City welcomes people with open arms, especially those with money to spend. If you’re the kind of person who likes an occasional bet at the roulette table, then London is the city of choice, and with the growth of these companies there’s little excuse not to enjoy such activity. The nightlife is exceptionally spectacular, and with local bars, clubs and casinos all within a tube journey, there’s even more reason to visit the Capital City.
The making of London was mainly due to the Roman invasion of Britain by Claudius in 43 AD. Their first Capital City was Colchester. London's main attraction was the River Thames, where London was strategically placed for trading with the Roman Empire, it was called in Roman times the centre of commerce.
Almost every time a new building development takes place archaeologist have a dig down to Roman levels and quite often make some startling discoveries. Many of these can be seen in the Museum of London, thanks to some of these discoveries we now know where the Great Forum of Roman London was and where the Roman Amphitheatre had once stood.
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