London - a Changing Metropolis
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London, a Changing Metropolis
1) The history of London[1]
• ROMAN LONDON (LONDINIUM)
The Romans founded London in about 50 AD. Its name is derived from the Celtic word Londinios which means “the place of the bold one”. (die Mutigen/Kräftigen)
• LONDON IN THE MIDDLE AGES
William the Conqueror built a wooden tower to stand guard over London. Later, it was replaced by a stone tower. That was the beginning of the Tower of London. The population of London may have reached 50,000 by the middle of the 14th century. At least a third of the people died when the Black Death struck , but London soon recovered. Its population may have reached 70,000 by the end of the Middle Ages.
• LONDON IN THE 21st CENTURY
At the beginning of the 21st Century London continues to grow rapidly. The London Eye was opened to the public in 2000. The 2012 Olympics will be held in London, confirming its status as one of the world's greatest cities. Today the population of London is 7.2 million.
2) The sights of London[2]
• THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum, Europe’s most famous museum and London’s most popular attraction, is a must see for any visitor to London. There are ninety four galleries of archaelogical finds, prints, coins, antiquities and more.
• MADAME TUSSAUD'S
Madame Tussaud brought her collection of waxworks from Paris in 1802. The people's fascination with wax dummies has continued ever since.
The collection is regularly updated with new pop stars, politicians and those in the limelight . The highlight is a fantastic ride called ’The Spirit of London’ which takes visitors on an animated ride through London’s history. The model architecture evolving through the centuries, finishing up with a snapshot of Carnaby Street in the 60’s followed by modern London and some paparazzi wax models taking your photo.
• THE LONDON EYE
The London Eye is one of London’s...
1) The history of London[1]
• ROMAN LONDON (LONDINIUM)
The Romans founded London in about 50 AD. Its name is derived from the Celtic word Londinios which means “the place of the bold one”. (die Mutigen/Kräftigen)
• LONDON IN THE MIDDLE AGES
William the Conqueror built a wooden tower to stand guard over London. Later, it was replaced by a stone tower. That was the beginning of the Tower of London. The population of London may have reached 50,000 by the middle of the 14th century. At least a third of the people died when the Black Death struck , but London soon recovered. Its population may have reached 70,000 by the end of the Middle Ages.
• LONDON IN THE 21st CENTURY
At the beginning of the 21st Century London continues to grow rapidly. The London Eye was opened to the public in 2000. The 2012 Olympics will be held in London, confirming its status as one of the world's greatest cities. Today the population of London is 7.2 million.
2) The sights of London[2]
• THE BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum, Europe’s most famous museum and London’s most popular attraction, is a must see for any visitor to London. There are ninety four galleries of archaelogical finds, prints, coins, antiquities and more.
• MADAME TUSSAUD'S
Madame Tussaud brought her collection of waxworks from Paris in 1802. The people's fascination with wax dummies has continued ever since.
The collection is regularly updated with new pop stars, politicians and those in the limelight . The highlight is a fantastic ride called ’The Spirit of London’ which takes visitors on an animated ride through London’s history. The model architecture evolving through the centuries, finishing up with a snapshot of Carnaby Street in the 60’s followed by modern London and some paparazzi wax models taking your photo.
• THE LONDON EYE
The London Eye is one of London’s...