Short overview of London
Located in the southeast of England, on the River Thames, it
is the capital of the United Kingdom and has been the heart of its political, cultural and business life
for centuries.
London has always been the centre of the world. The origin of the city may be dated around the
beginning of the 1st century when a Celtic tribe settled near the Thames. The Romans founded
London about 50 AD. Its name is derived from the Celtic word Londinios, which means `the place of
the bold one'. The Romans brought with them forts, roads and the rule of law. Then in 61 AD Queen
Boudicca led a rebellion against the Romans. Her army marched on London. No attempt was made to
defend London. Boudicca burned London but after her rebellion was crushed it was rebuilt. By the
end of the 2nd century, a 6metre stone wall was erected around London. The Danes invaded London
in 842 and again in 851, burning most of the town
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