London: A Tale of Millennia

Introduction

In the heart of the United Kingdom and England, there is a city that carries a great history dating back to over two thousand years. London, the capital of the United Kingdom and the largest city in England was in a point of once a small town and now is a significant international finance center and cultural center withstanding numerous problems and risks. This is an exciting topic to explore and analyze, so let’s proceed to discover its story.

Foundations and Prehistory

New archeology findings indicate that the earliest communities had inhabited regions near the Thames River. In 1993, archeologists discovered the structure of a Bronze Age bridge close to the upstream region of Vauxhall Bridge. Dendrology researched the timbers and provided them with the date ranging between 1750 B.C and 1285 B.C. In 2010, a well-preserved large timber structure which was estimated to be dated between 4800 BC was discovered on the south of the Vauxhall Bridge. In spite of this, these structures serve certain purposes that remain unknown to the public; however, they signify London’s heritage.

Roman London (47–410 AD)

Londinium itself was founded by Romans around 43 AD; like Rome, it also occupies an advantageous position. Sheltered where the River Thames could be crossed and provided an easy access to Europe. Whenever they became significant and effective as a society, the early Romans looked at the area of London and considered it to be approximately as large as Hyde Park today. The city became a prosperous city and beheld coins, forts, and a legacy.

Medieval London and Beyond

London changed from being under Norman rule to experiencing the Great Fire of London in 1666 which was to shape its growth. It thrived in the Tudor and Stuart periods when England was experiencing a renaissance, while the efficiency of its architecture provided the basis for the Blitz during World War II. Transformations of the 20ties: modern London as a megapolis was the result of the 20th century.

Conclusion

The London story goes on; and if not losing traditionality it is inconstant in innovating and if not standing still in surviving then too in regenerating. Every time we tread the cobblestones of the city, we embody the hope of the city, a city that has made the world.