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London

London is the capital and largest city of England, and the United Kingdom, with a population of around 8.8 million, and the largest city in Western Europe by metropolitan area, with a population of 14.8 million. 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 nearly two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and retains its medieval boundaries. 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, the name "London" also refers to the metropolis around this core, historically split among the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised Greater London, which is governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.As one of the world's major global cities, London exerts a strong influence on world art, entertainment, fashion, commerce and finance, education, health care, media, science and technology, tourism, transport, and communications. Despite a post-Brexit exodus of stock listings from the London Stock Exchange, London is still one of Europe's most economically powerful cities, and it remains one of the major financial centres in the world. With Europe's largest concentration of higher education institutions, it is home to some of the highest-ranked academic institutions in the world—Imperial College London in natural and applied sciences, the London School of Economics in social sciences, and the comprehensive University College London. London is the most visited city in Europe and has the busiest city airport system in the world. The London Underground is the oldest rapid transit system in the world.London's diverse cultures encompass over 300 languages. The 2023 population of Greater London of just under 10 million made it Europe's third-most populous city, accounting for 13.4% of the population of the United Kingdom and over 16% of the population of England. The Greater London Built-up Area is the fourth-most populous in Europe, with about 9.8 million inhabitants at the 2011 census. The London metropolitan area is the third-most populous in Europe, with about 14 million inhabitants in 2016, granting London the status of a megacity. London has four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the combined Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church; and the historic settlement in Greenwich, where the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, defines the prime meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. Other landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. London has many museums, galleries, libraries, and cultural venues, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, British Library, and numerous West End theatres. Important sporting events held in London include the FA Cup Final, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, and the London Marathon. In 2012, London became the first city to host three Summer Olympic Games.
Known in ancient times as: Londinium/Augusta
Periods/Settlements: roman, late-antique, modern

Distance between:

London to London 8 Miles / 12 Kms
Liverpool to London 179 Miles / 288 Kms

Postal Code E17 3NJ



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aquarium Nearby

Riverwatch Aquarium and Visitor Centre

art gallery Nearby

Tate Modern
The National Gallery
Royal Academy of Arts

church Nearby

Holy Trinity Church
St Michaels Church
St Mary Abbots Church

library Nearby

The British Library

mosque Nearby

Greenwich Islamic Centre

museum Nearby

Royal Air Force Museum
Natural History Museum
The British Museum
Stockwood Discovery Centre
The Sherlock Holmes Museum
De Havilland Aircraft Museum
Enfield Museum
Museum of Free Derry
Foyle Valley Railway Museum
Tower Museum
Heritage Tower Museum
Fountain Murals
The Siege Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Science Museum
The Royal Brass Foundry
National Maritime Museum

park Nearby

Portman Square
South Norwood Lake & Grounds
National Trust - Morden Hall Park
Mostyn Gardens
Green Lane Recreation Ground
Cranford Park
Hyde Park
Russell Square
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Brackfield Wood
Brooke Park Derry
Ballyarnett Country Park
Warmley Forest Park
Thames Barrier Park
Maryon Park
Eaglesfield Park
Royal Victoria Gardens
Hornfair Park
Greenwich Park
Maryon Park, Charlton, London
Eltham Common
Oxleas Wood
Batley Park
Charlton Park
New Beckton Park
Eltham Park North

stadium Nearby

London Stadium

tourist attraction Nearby

Royal Albert Hall
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
Leicester Square
Madame Tussauds London
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
Chinatown Gate
Palace of Westminster
Westminster Hall
Tring Park
Mole Carving
Sperrin Fun Farm
UK Sky Travel
Cannon Hill Common
Claudy Country Park
Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf
Marble Arch
The Shard
Oxygen Freejumping Trampoline Park
Three Mills Green & Three Mills Island
Hare Carving
Mystery Door
Squirrel Carving
St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
Broomfield Conservatory
Red House
Greenwich Cherry Blossom
The Thames Barrier
Greenwich Park Bandstand
Millennium Circle, Blackheath
Up at The O2
Chingford & District Model Engineering Club
ArcelorMittal Orbit
Parliament Hill Viewpoint
London Tours by Taxi
Oak Hill Woods Nature Reserve
Panoramic Views London
Mail Rail at The Postal Museum
Alexandra Palace
Mural
Sculpture
Derry Girls Moural
Double Bastion
Peace Flame
First Derry Blue Coat School Heritage Centre
Abercorn Steps
Free Derry Corner
Creggan Country Park
Ashbrook House

zoo Nearby

ZSL London Zoo