My London

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Introducing the London you know, and some parts which are new

The aim of this lens is compliment all the other Lenses about London and add some new ideas of what to see and do on your next visit.

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London Background 

London () is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. London has been a major settlement for two millennia and the history of London goes back to its founding by the Romans, when it was named Londinium. London's core, the ancient City of London, the 'square mile', retains its medieval boundaries. Since at least the nineteenth century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis developed around it. Today, the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, with its own elected mayor and assembly.

London is a major global city and one of the world's largest financial centres. Central London is home to the headquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listed companies (the FTSE 100) and more than 100 of Europe's 500 largest. London's influence in politics, finance, education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture in general contributes to its global position. It is a major tourist destination for both domestic and overseas visitors. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympics and will host the 2012 Summer Olympics. London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; and the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church.

London has a diverse range of peoples, cultures, and religions, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. In July 2007, it had an official population of 7,556,900 within the boundaries of Greater London, making it the most populous municipality in the European Union. The Greater London Urban Area (the second largest in the EU) has a population of 8,278,251. while the metropolitan area (the largest in the EU) has an estimated total population of between 12 million and 14 million. The London Underground network, administered by Transport for London, is the most extensive underground railway network in the world, London Heathrow Airport is the world's busiest airport by number of international passengers and the airspace is the busiest of any urban centre in the world.International Passenger Traffic, Airports Council International

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The Londoner Lens 

London is my kind of city. Steeped in history, breathtaking beautiful and a drivers nightmare. You either love London or you live somewhere else. More words of wisdom will follow shortly.

I was born in London but now live in Bavaria. I am now retired and my hobby is providing One to One marketing support for small to medium sized concerns. Marketing Support

Prince Charles, his Rainforest video 

Everybody now understands that Climate Change is happening and the biggest culprits are humans. In some ways the financial crisis has been a good thing because it has cut down on the insatiable demand that was killing our planet. When things improve, lets how we all shall be more careful. I thought it a good idea to add to this London Lens, as everybody should see it.
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London Photos 

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Early Morning Pint by Stuart Chalmers

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Best of a bad bunch by Mr. J Doe

Best of a bad bunch

Mad guy in Covent Garden by Ed.ward

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Veggie 'Fish' & Chips by Ewan-M

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Imperial, Leicester Square, London by Ewan-M

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The underground is nusy today @ Kings Cross, St Pancras by antwerpenR

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The Kiss @ Kings Cross, St Pancras by antwerpenR

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Empty platform @ Kings Cross, St Pancras by antwerpenR

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Cuddling couple...is she using her phone? by antwerpenR

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