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London
History of London
1939-45
World War II
As the national capital, and by far the largest city, London was central to the British war effort. It was the favourite target of
the Luftwaffe in 1940,
and in 1944-45 the target of the rocket attacks.
World War II
1863
Underground
10th January 1863
Opening the first completely underground railway line
in the world in London. It was 6 km in length and carried 38 000 passengers
in the first day.
Underground
The biggest city in the Europe
In 18th century London became the biggest city in the Europe (earlier it had been Paris). It is a time of rapid growth of this town.
18th
century
Became the biggest city in the Europe
London by numbers
Great Fire
2nd September 1666
London began to burn. The fire recognized as the largest
in the history of London, in a few days completely destroyed a large part of the city, which was then
the world power.
1665-66
Great Plague and Fire
Great Plague
12th April 1665
The first recorded victim of the Great Plague of London died.
It was the last major epidemic of bubonic plague in England.
Population
- the number of residents- 8 787 892
- destiny- 5 590 p/km²
Area- 1572 km²
Bus routes- 649
Underground
- length - 402 km
- the number of journeys every day- 3 000 000
- the number of stations- 270
Museums- 240
Became the capital city
The capital of England was moved to London from Winchester in the XII and XIII centuries after the construction of Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster and making
it the seat of the royal court.
Became the capital city
12th
century
Londinium
It was a settlement founded on the current site of the City of London around 43. The bridge over the River Thames turned the city into a major port and commercial centre.
First Roman's town named Londinium
43 CE
Curiosities
Geography
1. It is illegal to die in the Westminster Palace.
3.London is the first city where smog appeared.
London is the biggest city and the capital of the UK. It is located in the south of Great Britain on the River Thames.
4.Queen must be allowed to enter London.
2.In London there is one street with right-hand traffic.
5.If London were a country, it would be ninth
in terms of population in the European Union.
Climate: temperate maritime
- the average summer high temperature 21–24 C
- the average winter high temperature 5–8 C