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- General reference
- Geography of London Location of London Environment of London Geographical features of London Landforms of London Areas of London Locations in London Historic sites British Royal Family Modern attractions Museums and galleries in London Parks and open spaces Monuments Retail locations Civic buildings Demographics of London
- Politics of London London government Subdivisions Historical subdivisions Law enforcement in London UK government in London
- History of London History of London, by period History of London, by region History of London, by subject
- Culture of London Art in London Cinema of London Music of London Theatre in London Language in London People of London Religion in London Sport in London Sports clubs in London Sports events in London Sports venues in London
- Economy and infrastructure of London Transportation in London
- Education in London
- See also
- References
- External links
{{Short description|1=Overview of and topical guide to London}}{{EngvarB|date=June 2017}}{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to London: London – capital and most populous city of England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom. On the River Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London is a cultural capital and leading global city in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transport. It is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the fifth-or sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world. General reference - Panorama of London
- Pronunciation: {{IPAc-en|audio=En-uk-London.ogg|ˈ|l|ʌ|n|d|ən}}
- Etymology of London
- Adjectival(s): London
- Demonym(s): Londoner
Geography of London Geography of London Location of London - London is situated in the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere & Eastern Hemisphere (on the Prime meridian
- Atlantic Ocean
- Eurasia
- Europe
- Northern Europe
- Western Europe
- British Isles
- United Kingdom
- Great Britain
- England
- London commuter belt
- Greater London Built-up Area
- Greater London
- Time zone: Western European Time (00), Coordinated Universal Time (00), Greenwich Mean Time
Environment of London - Climate of London
- Geology of London
Geographical features of London Landforms of London - River Thames
- Subterranean rivers of London
Areas of London - Central London
- Inner London
- London postal district
- Metropolitan Green Belt
- Outer London
- South East England
- Subterranean London
Locations in London Historic sites - Barbican Estate
- Catacombs of London
- Covent Garden
- Leicester Square
- Mayfair
- Piccadilly Circus
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Tower Bridge
- Trafalgar Square
- World Heritage Sites
- Tower of London
- Kew Gardens
- Maritime Greenwich
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich
- Westminster site
- Palace of Westminster
- Westminster Abbey
- Saint Margaret's Church
British Royal Family British Royal Family- Buckingham Palace
- Clarence House
- Hampton Court Palace
- Horse Guards Parade
- Kensington Palace
- The Mall, London
- St James's Palace
Modern attractions - 8 Canada Square
- 30 St Mary Axe
- Canary Wharf
- Citigroup Centre, London
- London Eye
- Millennium Bridge, London
- The O2 Arena
- One Canada Square
- The Pinnacle (London)
- The Shard
- Tower 42
- Wembley Stadium
Museums and galleries in London Museums and galleries- British Museum
- Imperial War Museum
- Museum of London
- National Gallery
- National Maritime Museum
- National Portrait Gallery, London
- Natural History Museum, London
- Science Museum, London
- Tate Britain
- Tate Modern
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Parks and open spaces - Royal Parks of London
- Battersea Park
- Clapham Common
- Green Park
- Greenwich Park
- Hyde Park, London
- Kensington Gardens
- Regent's Park
- St. James's Park
Monuments - Albert Memorial
- Cenotaph
- Cleopatra's Needle
- Monument to the Great Fire of London
- Nelson's Column
- more ...
Retail locations - Bond Street
- Carnaby Street
- Harrods
- Harvey Nichols
- Knightsbridge
- Liberty (department store)
- Oxford Street
- Regent Street
- Selfridges
- Tottenham Court Road
Civic buildings - Bow Street Magistrates' Court
- City Hall (London)
- City of London Police
- London Ambulance Service
- London Fire Brigade
- Mayor of London
- Metropolitan Police Service
- Scotland Yard
- Old Bailey
- Royal Courts of Justice
Demographics of London Politics of London London government London government- History of local government in London
- Mayor of London
- Greater London Authority
- London Assembly
- City of London Corporation
- Ken Livingstone
- London Development Agency
- City Hall (London)
- London Plan
- Metropolitan Board of Works
- Greater London Council
- London County Council
Subdivisions- City of London
- London boroughs
- List of London boroughs
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- London Borough of Barnet
- London Borough of Bexley
- London Borough of Brent
- London Borough of Bromley
- London Borough of Camden
- London Borough of Croydon
- London Borough of Ealing
- London Borough of Enfield
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- London Borough of Hackney
- London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- London Borough of Haringey
- London Borough of Harrow
- London Borough of Havering
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- London Borough of Hounslow
- London Borough of Islington
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- London Borough of Lewisham
- London Borough of Merton
- London Borough of Newham
- London Borough of Redbridge
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- London Borough of Southwark
- London Borough of Sutton
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- London Borough of Waltham Forest
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- City of Westminster
Historical subdivisionsCreated through London Government Act 1899 in 1900, these subdivisions were abolished through London Government Act 1963 in 1965. - County of London - corresponds to present day Inner London
- Metropolitan boroughs of the County of London
- Metropolitan Borough of Battersea
- Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey
- Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green
- Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
- Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea
- Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
- Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury
- Metropolitan Borough of Fulham
- Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich
- Metropolitan Borough of Hackney
- Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith
- Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead
- Metropolitan Borough of Holborn
- Metropolitan Borough of Islington
- Metropolitan Borough of Kensington
- Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth
- Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham
- Metropolitan Borough of Paddington
- Metropolitan Borough of Poplar
- Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch
- Metropolitan Borough of Southwark
- Metropolitan Borough of St Marylebone
- Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras
- Metropolitan Borough of Stepney
- Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington
- Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth
- Metropolitan Borough of Westminster
- Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich
- List of civil parishes in the County of London in 1891
Law enforcement in London - Crime in London
- Law enforcement agencies in London
- Metropolitan Police Service ("The MET")
- Scotland Yard (MET headquarters)
- Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
- Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
- Operation Sassoon
UK government in London - Downing Street
- Thames House
- SIS (MI6)
- Middlesex Guildhall
- Palace of Westminster
- Palace of Whitehall
- Portcullis House
- Somerset House
- War Office
- Whitehall
History of London History of London- City of London
- Lundenwic
- Peasants' Revolt
- Black Death
- Great Plague of London
- Livery Company
- Great Fire of London
- Industrial Revolution
- British Empire
- Great Stink
- The Great Exhibition
- Cool Britannia
- 7 July 2005 London bombings
History of London, by period History of London (timeline) - Londinium (Roman London)
- Anglo-Saxon London
- Norman and Medieval London
- Tudor London
- Stuart London
- Great Plague of London
- Great Fire of London
- 18th-century London
- 19th-century London
- 20th-century London [1]
- History of London (1900–1939)
- London during World War II[2][3][4][5][6]
- The Blitz
- Second Great Fire of London
- Modern London (from 1945)
- Swinging London (London in the 1960s)
History of London, by region History of London, by subject - Disasters
- Fires
- Early fires of London
- Great Fire of London
- Second Great Fire of London
- Plagues
- Great Plague of London
- History of local government in London
- History of London Transport
Culture of London Culture of London- Architecture of London
- Events in London
- LGBT culture in London
- Tourism in London
- Venues in London
Art in London Cinema of London Music of London - Camerata of London
- London Jazz Festival
- London Philharmonic Orchestra
- London Symphony Orchestra
- Royal Opera House
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Theatre in London - West End theatre
- List of London venues
Language in London People of London - List of people from London
- Ethnic groups in London
- Chinese community in London
Religion in London Religion in London- List of cemeteries in London
- Christianity in London
- Islam in London
Sport in London Sport in LondonSports clubs in London{{Main|Category:Sports teams in London}}- Cricket
- Marylebone Cricket Club
- Middlesex County Cricket Club
- Surrey County Cricket Club
- Rugby union
- Harlequin F.C.
- London Wasps
- London Welsh RFC
- Saracens F.C.
- Rugby league
- Swimming clubs in London
Sports events in London{{Main|Category:Sports competitions in London}}- Olympics
- 1908 Summer Olympics
- 1948 Summer Olympics
- 2012 Summer Olympics
- London Marathon
- The Championships, Wimbledon
- London Grand Prix
Sports venues in London {{Main|Category:Sports venues in London}}- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
- Boleyn Ground
- Craven Cottage
- Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
- Emirates Stadium
- ExCeL London
- Herne Hill Velodrome
- Lord's Cricket Ground
- Olympic Stadium (London)
- Stamford Bridge (stadium)
- The Oval
- The Valley (London)
- Twickenham Stadium
- Wembley Stadium
- White Hart Lane
Economy and infrastructure of London Economy of London- Agriculture in London
- Banking in London
- List of banks in the United Kingdom
- Bank of England
- Hotels in London
- Media in London
- London Internet Exchange
- London Stock Exchange
- Tourism in London
- Water supply and sanitation in London
- Waste disposal authorities in London
Transportation in London Transport in London- Transport administration
- Port of London Authority
- Transport for London
- London Buses
- London Rail
- London Streets
- Air transport in London
- Cycling in London
- Public transport in London
- Bus transport in London
- Buses in London
- AEC Routemaster
- New Routemaster
- Articulated buses in London
- more...
- Rail transport in London
- London Underground
- Docklands Light Railway
- Tramlink
- Ship transport in London
Education in London Education in London- Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- Imperial College London
- Institute of Education
- King's College London
- London School of Economics
- Middlesex University
- Queen Mary, University of London
- Royal Academy of Music
- Royal College of Music
- Royal Institution
- SOAS, University of London
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
- University College London
- University of London
See also - {{Portal-inline|size=tiny|London}}
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- Home counties
References 1. ^{{cite web|title=Early-20th Century London|url=http://www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk/category/early-20th-century-london/|accessdate=21 September 2017}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=World War II: London in Color|url=http://time.com/3880719/world-war-ii-london-in-color-photos/|website=TIME|accessdate=21 September 2017}} 3. ^{{cite news|title=Germany bombs London|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/events/germany_bombs_london|accessdate=21 September 2017|publisher=BBC History}} 4. ^{{cite book|title=What was life like in London during World War II?|date=2010|publisher=MUSEUM OF LONDON|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.guidebook.com/upload/y6uO3ELdPtikOwxDd8QuRd2klGbHmHdoWD0mpvSK/8f2e0758-c43c-11e5-9b76-1245f072ccc1.pdf|accessdate=21 September 2017}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=The London Blitz, 1940|url=http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/blitz.htm|website=EyeWitnesstohistory|accessdate=21 September 2017}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=London In The Second World War|url=http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/london-in-the-second-world-war|website=Imperial War Museum|accessdate=21 September 2017}}
External links {{Sisterlinks|London}}- London.gov.uk – Greater London Authority
- VisitLondon.com – Official London tourism site
- Transport for London (TfL) – city transport authority
- Museum of London
- British Pathé – Digitalised archive containing hundreds of films of 20th century London
- London in British History Online, with links to numerous authoritative online sources
- Map of Early Modern London – Historical map and encyclopaedia of Shakespeare's London
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