Dec 13, 2021
Why is London the city to live and experience in 2022?
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London is one of the world’s most popular cities. It has lovely pubs, world-class (and frequently free) museums, plenty of history, some of the world’s greatest theater, a varied population, fantastic food, and a crazy nightlife.
London is as much about new things and ideas as it is about history; it’s a city that you can never get enough of, where the promise of something new is always in the air. This is a city where history practically surrounds you — where the remnants of an old cathedral can be found concealed among skyscrapers, and where pop-up eateries come and go while the monarchy still rules. London is a place where history and modernity collide, both literally and culturally.
Despite being a city built on laws and etiquette, London’s enormous parks, street art, festivals, and food markets make it the ideal spot to let loose. And the crucial word here is “free” — from renowned museums to public art, many of London’s finest activities are free of charge.
So what is the story behind one of the greatest cities? Let’s find out!
History of London
The Romans founded London, and their control lasted from 43 AD to the fifth century AD, when the Empire crumbled. Londinium, the name given to the town by the Romans, had a population of 50,000 in the third century, owing mostly to the impact of its great port.
Londinium deteriorated as a result of recurrent Anglo-Saxon invasions in the fifth century, and by the ninth century it had become the capital of the Kingdom of Essex.
Throughout the ninth century, London was subjected to many Viking raids. As a result, Danish settlers settled in the region, stimulating commerce and establishing enterprises in the town, converting it into England’s first urban center. The Danish Great Heathen Army was drawn to the town’s richness and might, and it besieged it until it was taken by King Alfred the Great in 886.
Following the Norman invasion and conquest of England in 1067, the newly crowned King of England, William Duke of Normandy, established the city’s existing rights, rules, and privileges. During William’s reign, the Tower of London was erected.
Then, King John strengthened the city’s self-government in 1199, and in 1215, the city could elect a different mayor every year.
England had no capital city for many years. The institutions of central government, on the other hand, were relocated to Westminster, near London. This, together with the expansion of trade in the area, were two critical aspects in London’s emergence as England’s capital.
Significance of London in the modern world
London, one of the world’s most visited cities, provides something for everyone, from history and culture to exquisite dining and a good time. The ‘Big Smoke’ has become extremely cosmopolitan and unique as a result of its 2000-year history. With such diversity, London’s cultural vitality places it among the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.
It is a city of ideas, a pioneer in art and culture. You’ll discover a city full of independent thinkers with bigger-than-life imaginations here. Consider the following: theatrical innovation, current art, avant-garde music, literature, poetry, architecture, and design. Oh, and let’s not even get started on the delicious cuisine.
London is the largest and wealthiest city in the United Kingdom. The difference in salaries and housing prices between the metropolis and the rest of the UK has widened throughout the twenty-first century. Wages and home prices in London have risen substantially.
London is a global metropolis. A world city is significant not just on a national level, but also on an international level. London, along with New York, is one of the world’s two most significant financial centers. Much of London’s financial industry is concentrated in the “Square Mile” or “City,” the city’s long-standing business district. The Canary Wharf sector, roughly four kilometers east of the City, is the other main financial district.
London has steadily become the focal point of most of life in the United Kingdom and it has increasingly collected more and more roles as the nation evolved and altered around it. The City of Westminster, the seat of national government, has been designated as a counterpart to the City of London, a worldwide commerce and finance hub.
It housed religion first, then monarchy, then politicians and public officials. Off the connecting Strand,” a legal cluster arose to service the two cities, subsequently joined by a newspaper cluster on Fleet Street. Modern London has lately gained national sports stadiums, cultural institutions, new commercial clusters, and worldwide tourism destinations.
EventScouts x London
At Eventscouts, we know that London as a city holds a lot of potential for us. There are many events, activities that happen on a daily basis. There’s always something going on in London every year — the city’s events calendar is constantly full!
London is a city so jam-packed with amazing events, killer pop-ups, and brilliant things to do that even the most seasoned Londoners struggle to keep up.
So, with that in mind, we’ll be coming out with lists of activities and events chock-full of the capital’s coolest, tastiest, and downright greatest events, which will have something for everyone!
Don’t believe us? Well, here are a few lists that we have already made, which you can subscribe, save, and share with your friends. Should we feature a list about London? Write it down in the comment’s section below.
