City of London, city of London
- City of London, city of London
They are separate things. The City of London, often referred to simply as "the City," is an area of 677 acres, or about a square mile, in the east-central part of greater London. Historically and administratively it is quite separate from the great metropolis to which it gave its name. Occasionally this can be a source of confusion-for instance, when distinguishing between investigations of the
London police and the City of London police. The City is London's financial district and is sometimes informally referred to as the Square Mile.
Dictionary of troublesome word.
Bill Bryson.
2013.
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London — The capital of the Empire and from early times an important centre of trade and commerce. On the northern bank of the River Thames. The first authentic mention of Londinium, as it was called by the Romans, occurs in Tacitus, Annales, Lib.… … Dictionary of London
London Records — These are perhaps sufficiently indicated in the list of authorities set out at the commencement of this work, but it may not be amiss to deal with them somewhat more in detail. London is rich in municipal records, and in spite of numerous… … Dictionary of London
London Wall, Street — West from Old Broad Street to Cripplegate (P.O. Directory). A street on the line of the old Wall of London (q.v.). In Broad Street Ward, Bassishaw Ward, Coleman Street Ward and Cripplegate Ward Within. First mention of the street : In… … Dictionary of London
London Bridge — Extends across the River Thames from Adelaide Place and King William Street to High Street, Southwark. Architect, J. Rennie. Erected 1824 31. Opened by King William IV. in 1831. It is made of granite, with 5 elliptical arches (Gent. Mag … Dictionary of London
City of London School — At the east end of the Victoria Embankment, east of John Carpenter Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory). Founded in 1835, and erected on the north side of Honey Lane Market, partly in Cheap Ward and partly in Cripplegate Ward … Dictionary of London
London Houses — Roman tiles used in the walls of houses were 17 in. long, 11 in. wide and 11/2 in. thick. The draining tiles made to fit into each other were 12 in. to 25 in. long, 4 in. to 8 in. in diameter. The tiles were stamped with the names of Roman… … Dictionary of London
London Privileges — These were granted from time to time by the Royal Charters given to the City and were jealously guarded by the Mayor and Commonalty. It was decided by Inquisition taken 8 Ed. II. that none of the King s Justices could hold pleas on behalf… … Dictionary of London
City Greenyard — On the east side of Whitecross Street at No. 18 (P.O. Directory). In Cripplegate Ward Without. Formerly the City Pound, where stray or offending horses, cattle, and carriages whose drivers had committed any offence, were impounded under Act … Dictionary of London
London Lying-in Hospital — In Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street. Instituted 1750. Removed 1771 to City Road … Dictionary of London
London Streets — The following extract as to the rebuilding of the City after the Fire may be of interest : To provide for the rebuilding of the streets after the Fire of 1666, an Act was passed in 1667 deciding which should be accounted high and principal… … Dictionary of London
City Carlton Club — On the east side of St. Swithin Lane, at Nos. 24 27 (P.O. Directory). In Walbrook Ward. The City Conservative Club. It was formerly situated on the east side of King William Street at its junction with Abchurch Lane north (O.S. 1875 80) … Dictionary of London
