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The City of London is the oldest part of our capital. During an eventful two Millennia the City has suffered from catastrophic events such as Plague, Fire &
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The largest tour boat operator on the River Thames returns to service ( with Social distancing measures in place ) on 4th July after a break due to
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City of London
Walking In London: The passageways, alleyways and thoroughfares that permeate the City of London give the area it’s unique character, and can only properly be discovered on foot.
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Livery Companies
Ancient Power The Romans realised the commercial potential for a City located on the banks of a major river, which was easily accessible by sea from mainland Europe.
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City of London Timeline
1066 Norman Conquest. 1067 Tower of London, construction begins. 1123 St.Bartholomew’s Hospital founded. 1155 The Weavers become the city’s first Guild. 1189 Henry Fitz-Ailwyn becomes London’s first
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City of London Timeline
1501 First printing press in Fleet Street. 1515 Financed based ‘Pecking Order’ of Guilds established (No.1 Mercers). 1535 Sir Thomas More executed on Tower Hill, 6th July.
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