City of London Timeline

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.