London, UK - History

London, United Kingdom

Comprehensive Travel Information to London, Great Britain

HISTORY

London's old name was Londinium, and it was the Roman's principal post on Britannia. The city was founded in 50 AD on the north bank of the River Thames. After the Roman Empire collapsed, a Saxon town was established in its place. During the late 9th or 10th century, the Roman resumed its occupation of London before it became England's largest city and subsequently the country's capital in the 12th century. In 1666, the Great Fire of London destroyed the large part of the city and reconstruction took over a decade to complete. London experienced a rapid growth in the 18th century, endorsed by the burst of the Industrial Revolution that by the early 19th century it became the world's largest city. After having recovered from the result of WWII, today London is still going strong as one of the world's most fascinating and ever-changing capitals.

Recommended Accommodations in London:

Regent Palace Hotel - All Of The Hotel's Guest Rooms Are Clean, Comfortable And Well Appointed. The Standard Guest Rooms Share Bathroom Facilites In A Unique, Sanitary Setup. The Regent Rooms Have Their Own En-suite Bathrooms. The Hotel Has Two Restaurants And An Irish Bar On The Premises. A Myriad Of Other Options For Dining Abound In This Area. St. James Park And The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square And Soho Are All In The Immediate Proximity. The Regent Palace Is Just Steps Away To Fine Dining, Shopping And Entertainment Venues.

The Landmark London Hotel - A Dramatic Lobby With Stone Arches Leads To The Winter Garden, A Giant Atrium Around Which The Hotel Is Wrapped. Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea And Cocktails Are Served In The Atrium, Which Offers A Varied International Menu And Hosts Live Music Every Afternoon And Evening. The Health Club, With Romanesque Friezes Accenting Its 15-Metre Indoor Pool, Offers An Array Of Massages And Beauty Treatments, Ranging From Aromatherapy Facials To Jet-lag Revivers.

The Cumberland Hotel - The Hotel Offers Business Users A Choice Of 26 Fully Equipped Meeting Rooms And Modern Conference Facilities. Guests Can Relax Till Late In The Hotel's Bar And Lounge Area, Catch Up On Current Events With A Complimentary Newspaper Or Enjoy International Dishes And Snacks, Offered By The Hotel's Two Restaurants. For Those Seeking A Little Retail Therapy, Popular Shopping Districts Such As Bond Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street And Regent Street Are Within A Mile Of The Hotel.

Best Western Paddington Court Suites Hotel - The Guest Studio Suites Are Stylish With Modern Amenities The Savvy Traveler Has Come To Expect. Our 35 Suites Offer Excellence Combined With State Of The Art Living. Guests Can Enjoy The Convenience Of A Hotel With The Privacy Of An Apartment. The Suites Have Wooden Floors, Executive Suite Are Larger Than Standard And With Queen Size Double Bed. Superior Suites Are Even Larger And Can Sleep Up To 3 People (Queen Size + Sofa Bed).

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