◤ Travel. ⚫ UK. ⚫ England. ⬤ London. ✚ TfL. London. Capital city of England and the United Kingdom Capital city in England London ( ( listen)) is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million.[1][note 1] It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia.[9] The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and retains its medieval boundaries.
[note 2][10] The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century,[11] the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire,[12] which since 1965 has largely comprised Greater London,[13] which is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.
[note 3][14] Scope. City of London. Central business district of London, England Place in United Kingdom The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district[note 1] that contains the historic centre and constitutes, alongside Canary Wharf, the primary central business district (CBD) of London.[3] It constituted most of London from its settlement by the Romans in the 1st century AD to the Middle Ages, but the modern area named London has since grown far beyond the City of London boundary.[4][5] The City is now only a small part of the metropolis of Greater London, though it remains a notable part of central London.
Administratively, the City of London is not one of the London boroughs, a status reserved for the other 32 districts (including Greater London's only other city, the City of Westminster). It is also a separate ceremonial county, being an enclave surrounded by Greater London, and is the smallest ceremonial county in the United Kingdom. History[edit] Origins[edit] Decline[edit] Wards[edit] Flag of the City of London. This flag does not represent Greater London (which does not have its own flag, aside from the flag of the former Greater London Council), only the historical City of London which covers approximately 1 square mile (2.6 km2). All references in this article relate to that city, not Greater London, unless specified.
Symbolism and history[edit] Some believe the sword is a dagger that commemorates the dagger of Sir William Walworth, former Lord Mayor of London, which killed Wat Tyler, leader of the Peasants' Revolt, in 1381. A verse at Fishmongers' Hall may explain the relationship: "Brave Walworth, Knight, lord mayor that slew Rebellious Tyler in his alarmes; The king therefore did give him in lieu The dagger to the city armes.
However this is believed to be a fable, with the sword on the arms being used several months before the killing of Wat Tyler (Tyler being stabbed in June, and the Arms being designed in April[2]). Usage[edit] Flag shown when displayed as banner Flag flying on Tower Bridge. London's Top 3 Sightseeing Bus Routes | VisitBritain. Hopping on a London bus is one of the best ways to see the city on a budget – it’s only £1.50 a ride with your Visitor Oyster card. Here's our guide to three bus routes which are perfect for a cut-price sightseeing tour, taking in the majority of the city's most famous sights. Route 24: Pimlico to Hampstead Heath You can catch the 24 from Victoria, where it passes both Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
The bus then turns down Whitehall and passes Downing Street, the Prime Minister's home, before reaching one of the most famous parts of London, bustling Trafalgar Square, where you can spot Nelson’s Column and the famous lion statues. The bus continues through the fringes of London’s historic theatre district, passing Denmark Street, known as Tin Pan Alley for its famous music shops.
Delving deeper into rock n' roll territory, the 24 continues to Camden Town – famous for its music scene and labyrinth of street markets. Route map See our tips on travelling by bus in London. UK Free Museums. 10 Important Things to Know Before Visiting London.
● Belsize Nature Reserve. Barbican. ⬛ Crime M' ⬛ Chessington. ● Cable Street. Churchill War Rooms. ⬛ Docklands. ⬛ D&R FC. ● Darwin London. ⬛ eTap. ⬛ Formula 1. Freud Museum, London. ⬛ Gresham. ⬛ Generator. The Pig - Greenwich+Docklands International Festival. ⬛ Hedingham. ⬛ Hainault. ● Hampton Court Palace. ⬛ Ibis. The Krays. ⬛ London Eye. ⬛ MoL. ⬛ Madame. ● Marx London. ⬛ McCreadie. ⬛ Notting Hill. National Portrait Gallery. Natural History Museum. The National Gallery. ⬛ Oval. Open House London. ☠️ Parliament. ⬛ Premier Inn. ⬛ Pizza Hut.
● Royal Observatory Greenwich. ● Royal Collection Trust. ⬛ Science. ⬛ St Paul's. ⬛ Theatre. Sarastro Restaurant - Drury Lane London. ⬛ Tate. ⬛ Tower of London. ⬛ Thames. ⬛ Thorpe. ⬛ Trent Golf. ⬛ Travelodge. ⬛ TRPM. Tate Britain. ⬛ V&A. ⬛ Wellcome. ⬛ Wallace. ● Woolwich Foot Tunnel. London's Fake 10 Downing Street? Laura Reynolds Ever Seen London's Fake 10 Downing Street? You recognise this door, right? Of course you do. It's 10 Downing Street, home to the prime minster, regularly appearing on the news as ministers, foreign diplomats and campaigners come and go.
Except it's not. This is 10 Downing Street: The door in the top photo is an imposter. Time for a little game of spot the difference: There are obvious differences between the doors once you see them side by side; the bog-standard gold knocker on Adam Street pales in comparison to the regal lion knocker at Downing Street. The sharp-eyed among you will have spotted another dead giveaway; the real Downing Street doesn't have a lock, as there's always someone around to open it (it's also made of reinforced steel, for security purposes). We could go on; the elaborate lantern arch over Downing Street, the unsightly bollard outside Adam Street... but that's not stopping those Instagrammers. See also: 10 secrets of 10 Downing Street. 20 Fenchurch Street. 20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district.
It has been nicknamed 'The Walkie-Talkie' because of its distinctive shape.[3] Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the top-floor 'sky garden' was opened in January 2015.[4] The 34-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall, making it the sixth-tallest building in the City of London and the 12th tallest in London. Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly and costing over £200 million, 20 Fenchurch Street features a highly distinctive top-heavy form which appears to burst upward and outward.
A large viewing deck, bar and restaurants are included on the top three floors; these are, with restrictions, open to the public. The tower was originally proposed at nearly 200 m (656 ft) tall but its design was scaled down after concerns about its visual impact on the nearby St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. Design[edit]