History Of London
London, the capital of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), has a recorded history dating back over 2,000 years. During this time, it has grown to become one of the most significant financial and cultural capitals of the world. It has experienced plague, devastating fire, civil war, aerial bombardment, and terrorist attacks. The City of London is its historic core.
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