City of London Timeline - Softcover

Pink, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750968435 ISBN 13: 9780750968430

Publisher: The History Press, 2016

Synopsis

The City of London is the heart of the capital. The oldest part of London, its ancient relics include a Roman temple and the London Stone (a landmark since at least 1100 AD). It is the only city mentioned in the Magna Carta—signed 800 years ago and on display in the City today—and its "ancient liberties" and traditions are utterly unique. World-famous landmarks such as St Paul’s, the Bank of England, the Old Bailey, and the Royal Exchange stand beside some of the most cutting-edge architecture in the world, including the Gherkin and "the Cheesegrater." With 100 stunning illustrations and 200 events—from the Great Fire of London to Sir Winston Churchill’s funeral and the day an elephant arrived at the Tower—it offers a delightful, richly illustrated tour through 2,000 years of extraordinary history.

About this title

About the Author:

Sara Pink is the Head of Guildhall and City Business Libraries. This book has been compiled in association with the City of London Corporation, and draws on the archives of the London Metropolitan and Guildhall Library.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0750968435
• ISBN 13: 9780750968430
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160