London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is situated in the South East of England, sitting along the River Thames. Inner London, Outer London and London City consist of Greater London, which is the London we usually talk about. It has an area of 1600 square kilometers with a population of 7.5 million. It is divided into 33 districts, and each city has a mayor, a parliament, and a city council.
This historic city was first built in 43 B.C. C. by the Romans. Around the first century AD. C., under the rule of Rome, England used the River Thames as a vital traffic route and built the city along the banks of the River Thames. Even now people can see the ancient walls left by Rome. The ancient Romans abandoned this city in the 5th century, and later the Anglo-Saxons, Saxons and Danes wanted to occupy this city. William the Conqueror owned the city in 1060, ending the fighting. In 1087, William I built the Tower of London in 1087, which is a picturesque place known throughout the world.
The 12th and 13th centuries are extremely important in the history of London, because London has the basic framework of government during this period, which laid the foundation for prosperous London in the Middle Ages. Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and many law schools were built in this period.
It enjoys a glorious history in the 16th and 17th centuries, during which the culture and power of this nation were greatly enhanced. Then the Protestant Reformation, the peasant uprising and the civil war followed one by one. The Black Death, fires and the outbreak of World War II caused serious damage to this city. However, no matter the adversity it faces, this city survived. Today, London has lost its dominant position in the world, but it continues to attract people from home and abroad.
Many people get to know the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum, even if they haven’t been to London. I think everyone has a London of their own after visiting this place.
