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View of the City of London from the Thames The City of London is the historical, geographical and administrative center of London.
London was built in the mouth of the river Thames and very soon it became a busy port.
The busy River in London (paintings of the 17th -18th century) The Thames was a busy river because it was the main way of transportation.
The Map of London of 1640 To travel by boats was the cheapest and safest way to get from the City of London to Westminster, because centuries ago these were two different cities.
Thomas H. Shepherd, A Street in the City of London (Engraving 1837) Until the 18th century the City of London was all of London.
The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom The City is also called “the Money of London” because since times immemorial most banks and financial businesses have been situated there. The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom is situated in Threadneedle Street in the City.
The Royal Exchange, London, 1890-1900 The London Stock Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges and can trace its history back more than 300 years.
The Great Fire of London (1666) The City, as you know from history, was badly destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The Monument On the place where the fire started we can see a Monument now.
The Monument It is called simply “the Monument” as a memo of those awful days
Saint Paul’s Cathedral Front View His major deed was certainly the construction of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Up till now Saint Paul’s Cathedral is one of the greatest churches in England and in the world. Saint Paul’s Cathedral
Epitaph on Sir Christopher Wren’s tomb stone Sir Christopher Wren gave 30 years of his life to the construction of the Cathedral. He is buried there in the Crypt. The epitaph on his tomb stone reads: “Reader, if you seek his memorial – look around you”.
Sir Godfrey Kneller, Pertrait of Sir Christopher Wren Besides St. Paul’s cathedral Sir Christopher Wren created practically a new City, that we can see and enjoy today.
The City of London (view from the Thames.) (Engraving of the late 17th century According to his plan the City center was rebuilt anew. It was by his order, that wooden houses were forbidden to be built and new wide streets were constructed. There appeared over 30 new Churches.
The City of London boundary sign The Mayor is independent from the Crown and the municipal authorities. The City frontiers are marked by such a sign. When her majesty the Queen decides to go to the City of London she has to ask for a Lord Mayor’s permission.
The Key to the City of London The City of London Coat-of-Arms A City of London Bollard The City of London has its Coat-of-Arms. The symbolic Key to the City of London is kept in the City Hall. The boundaries of the city are marked by bollards in the pedestrian areas.
Dragon statue at Temple Bar monument, One of the most prominent sculptures is the Dragon statue at Temple Bar monument, which marks the boundary between the City and Westminster.
Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London Today the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London is the Mansion House. The Lord Mayor is elected for one year and the position is unpaid and apolitical. It is an exceptionally demanding role.
Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London The Lord Mayor spends some 90 days abroad. He addresses some 10,000 people face-to-face each month (making around 700 speeches a year).
Lord Mayor of London procession on the way to the Royal Courts of Justice Every year on the second Saturday of November, the next day after the election the Lord Mayor, preceded by a procession, travels to the Royal Courts of Justice in Westminster
The Royal Courts of Justice of England and Wales to swear allegiance to the Sovereign in the presence of the judges of the High Court. Of course, this is a tribute to old traditions.
The modern building of the City Hall is the headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA) which comprises the Mayor of London and London Assembly.
City Hall, London It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002, two years after the Greater London Authority was created. The “Egg” is situated on the left bank of the Thames.
Another City building of a challenging shape is called “a gherkin” – a cucumber. It houses some private corporation.
Millenium bridge In the previous slide you’ve just seen a crowd walking across one of the newest bridges - Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge. It is a steel suspension bridge leading from the Tate Art Gallery to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The “Wobbly” Bridge This is a bridge for no traffic. Londoners nicknamed the bridge “the Wobbly Bridge”, because as you are walking you can feel a swaying motion of the bridge under you feet.
Tate Modern, London The southern end of the bridge is near Tate Modern Gallery. It is Britain's national gallery of international modern art and forms part of the Tate group (together with four other Tate Galleries)
The newly reconstructed Globe Theatre Next to the Tate Modern there is the newly reconstructed Globe Theatre.
The Globe Theatre inside The theatre has a capacity of about 1500. 500 spectators stand on the ground in front of the stage.
Banks and Office Buildings in the City of London The today’s City remains a business center housing a lot of banks & other offices, but it is also one of the main attractions for tourists.
The London Eye A recent but very popular tourist attraction is the London Eye, a giant observation wheel located in the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank.
A London Eye Capsule (Pod) The 135 meter tall structure was built as part of London's millennium celebrations. The Eye has done for London what the Eiffel Tower did for Paris.
The London Eye attraction
The grand old River Thames (view from the London Eye) Another amazing experience is the Thames river cruise. The Thames is certainly one of the jewels in London’s crown. Its lower reaches flow through central London.
Statue of Old Father Thames by Raffaelle Monti at St. John's Lock London's fame and fortune is due to the river. It has been an important trade and transport route since prehistoric times.
Some of the many piers for joining sightseeing boat trips If you ask a Londoner what is the City's greatest asset or the thousands of boaters in cruisers up and down the length of the river, they will come up with a myriad of reasons why a day on or near the Thames is a great experience.
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