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History of London
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The history of London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, extends over 2000 years. In that time, it has become one of the world's most significant financial and cultural capital cities. It has withstood plague, devastating fire, civil war, aerial bombardment, terrorist attacks, and riots.
A Carausius coin from Londinium mint
A Carausius coin from Londinium mint
A medal of Constantius I capturing London (inscribed as lon) in 296 after defeating Allectus. From Beaurains treasure.
A medal of Constantius I capturing London (inscribed as lon) in 296 after defeating Allectus. From Beaurains treasure.
A silver coin of Alfred, with the legend ÆLFRED REX
A silver coin of Alfred, with the legend ÆLFRED REX
The statue of Alfred the Great at Winchester, erected 1899
The statue of Alfred the Great at Winchester, erected 1899
Anglo-Saxon London
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The history of Anglo-Saxon London relates to the history of the city of London during the Anglo-Saxon period, in the 7th to 11th centuries.
A mention of Lunden in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
A mention of Lunden in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
Statue of Alfred the Great in Wantage, now in Oxfordshire, his birthplace.
Statue of Alfred the Great in Wantage, now in Oxfordshire, his birthplace.
Plaque in the City noting the restoration of the city by Alfred.
Plaque in the City noting the restoration of the city by Alfred.
A gold coin probably minted in London during the reign of Æthelred the Unready, showing him wearing armour
A gold coin probably minted in London during the reign of Æthelred the Unready, showing him wearing armour