One of the oldest cities with a historical span of about two

millennia, London is Britain's largest metropolis and also the

capital of United Kingdom.

Situated towards the southeast of England, astride River

Thames, London is one of the most picturesque cities in the

world. River Thames splits London into two creating northern

and southern halves. The city is lowland as it was built on the

flood plain of Thames. London is home to most of England's

population. There are many streams and rivers than course

into Thames. River Thames was earlier used for transporting

timber and coal.

The City of London is the primeval core of London. There are

four major zones that make London. Every zone has a

different look and is branded by a specific architectural panache

- East London, Southeast London, West London and Southwest

London.

London has now grown to become one of the most important

cultural and financial capitals of the world. Face of London is

stained with terrorist attacks, plagues, riots, civil war, fire and

aerial bombings in the past. Different times have added to the

foundation pillars of London. There is a string of tales to tell

about the historical past of London.