History of London

One of the oldest cities with a historical span of about two
millennia, London is Britain's largest metropolis and also the
capital of United Kingdom.
Situated towards the southeast of England, astride River
Thames, London is one of the most picturesque cities in the
world. River Thames splits London into two creating northern
and southern halves. The city is lowland as it was built on the
flood plain of Thames. London is home to most of England's
population. There are many streams and rivers than course
into Thames. River Thames was earlier used for transporting
timber and coal.
The City of London is the primeval core of London. There are
four major zones that make London. Every zone has a
different look and is branded by a specific architectural panache
- East London, Southeast London, West London and Southwest
London.
London has now grown to become one of the most important
cultural and financial capitals of the world. Face of London is
stained with terrorist attacks, plagues, riots, civil war, fire and
aerial bombings in the past. Different times have added to the
foundation pillars of London. There is a string of tales to tell
about the historical past of London.