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| − | London is the capital of the [[United Kingdom]]. It was founded by the [[Romans]], and became the capital of [[England]] (taking over from [[Winchester]]) during the reign of [[William II]]. | + | London is the capital of the [[United Kingdom]]. It was founded by the [[Romans]], and became the capital of [[England]] (taking over from [[Winchester]]) during the reign of [[William II]]. Although London is frequently depicted in the media as a quaint and historic city perpetually shrouded in fog, the reality is that London is a modern city at the cutting edge of developments in architecture, transport, commerce, industry and entertainment, and fog is a rare occurrence. |
Notable landmarks include the [[Houses of Parliament]], The [[London Eye]] and [[Westminster Abbey]]. | Notable landmarks include the [[Houses of Parliament]], The [[London Eye]] and [[Westminster Abbey]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:43, March 16, 2007
London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It was founded by the Romans, and became the capital of England (taking over from Winchester) during the reign of William II. Although London is frequently depicted in the media as a quaint and historic city perpetually shrouded in fog, the reality is that London is a modern city at the cutting edge of developments in architecture, transport, commerce, industry and entertainment, and fog is a rare occurrence.
Notable landmarks include the Houses of Parliament, The London Eye and Westminster Abbey.
