City of London Timeline

Synopsis

The City Of London Is The Heart Of The Capital. The Oldest Part Of London, Its Ancient Relics Include A Roman Temple And The London Stone (a Landmark Since At Least 1100 Ad). It Is The Only City Mentioned In The Magna Carta--signed 800 Years Ago And On Display In The City Today--and Its Ancient Liberties And Traditions Are Utterly Unique. World-famous Landmarks Such As St Paul's, The Bank Of England, The Old Bailey, And The Royal Exchange Stand Beside Some Of The Most Cutting-edge Architecture In The World, Including The Gherkin And The Cheesegrater. With 100 Stunning Illustrations And 200 Events--from The Great Fire Of London To Sir Winston Churchill's Funeral And The Day An Elephant Arrived At The Tower--it Offers A Delightful, Richly Illustrated Tour Through 2,000 Years Of Extraordinary History.