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In the [[Renaissance]], London became a centre of learning and culture, though the rise of [[Puritans|Puritanism]] in the late 16th century temporarily stifled much art and culture within the city centre. A lot of what Puritans deemed 'unacceptable' moved to the South Bank (the land lying on the south side of the River Thames). [[Shakespeare's Globe theatre]] was located in this area.

In the [[Renaissance]], London became a centre of learning and culture, though the rise of [[Puritans|Puritanism]] in the late 16th century temporarily stifled much art and culture within the city centre. A lot of what Puritans deemed 'unacceptable' moved to the South Bank (the land lying on the south side of the River Thames). [[Shakespeare's Globe theatre]] was located in this area.

During the period of the [[British Empire]], London was a key transshipment point for various cargoes, including tea, molasses, jute, and silver; indeed, anything traded in by the [[East India Company]].

During the period of the [[British Empire]], London was a key transshipment point for various cargoes, including tea, molasses, jute, and silver; indeed, London was a port for anything traded by the [[East India Company]].

During [[World War II]], London was heavily bombed by Germany's air force in [[the Blitz]] of 1940-41 and in 1944-45 was attacked by [[V-1]] 'flying bombs' and [[V-2]] missiles.

During [[World War II]], London was heavily bombed by Germany's air force in [[the Blitz]] of 1940-41 and in 1944-45 was attacked by [[V-1]] 'flying bombs' and [[V-2]] missiles.