11. History Prehistory & Antiquity 1st major settlement by Romans London becames capital of Roman province of Britannia Lundenwic settled Middle Ages Roman rule ends Lundenwic continues to rise Vicking attacks Black death
15. History Late Modern Era Mid-19th & mid-20th century: Cholera epidemics Infrastructure expansion 1948 summer Olympics Great Smog of 1952 Immigration Late 20th century: Population decline Thames Barrier completed Government rearrangement
23. Geography “London” is defined in a number of ways for different purposes. Greater London= top level administrative subdivision covering London City of London= The small ancient core that once contained the whole settlement
24. Geography Outward expansion of London is prevented by the Metropolitan Green Belt Protected open land London is split by the river Thames North, South, and an informal Central London
25. Geography London covers an area of 1,579 square kilometers Climate: Temperate marine climate City rarely sees extremely high or low temps Receives only an average of 1468 hr of sun/year Spring: Mild days and Cool evenings
26. Demography London’s population peaked at 8,615,245 in 1939 before WW1 Ethnic Groups: 69% white 13.3% South Asian 2.4% Pakistani 2.3% Bangladeshis 2.0% Other Asian 10.6% Black
44. Cheaper & quicker way around the city than by public transport or carLondon is major spot for international air transport 8 airports use the word “London” in their name Heathrow Airport- busiest airport worldwide for international traffic Barclays Cycle Hire
46. Education Major center of higher education teaching & research (43 universities) ~412,000 (17%): student population 287,000 (undergraduate) 118,000 (graduate) ~97,150 (25%): international students
47. Education (cont’d) World-leading education institutions: 4th, University College London (UCL) 7th, Imperial College London 21st, King's College London
48. Education (cont’d) Social Sciences (Teaching and Research): London School of Economics Business: London Business School Arts: University of the Arts London (art, design, fashion, communication, performing arts) 5 Major Medical Schools: Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry King's College London School of Medicine and Dentistry Imperial College School of Medicine UCL Medical School St George’s, University of London
49. Education (cont’d) Primary & Secondary schools London Boroughs Private schools City of London School Harrow St. Paul’s School University College School Westminister School
60. Accent Similar to many accents of the South East of England Cockney rhyming slang 21st century 'Londoner’ Whole array of 'ethnic' accents Caribbean, “Multicultural London English”
61. Leisure and Entertainment Major National Museums Victoria & Albert, Natural History, Science Entertainment district City of Westminister World film premieres and Piccadilly Circus Theater district Cinema bars, clubs, restaurants Operas, ballets, theaters and halls
62. Literature, film, and music Literary centers William Shakespeare Films Oliver Twist, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Notting Hill, V for Vendetta, Sweeny Todd Music Classical & popular music capitals Orchestras & concert halls
63. Shopping & Fashion Oxford Street, 1 mile street Renowned art & fashion schools International center of fashion
64. Shopping & Fashion (cont’d) Ben Sherman Burberry French Connection (FCUK) London Fog Dr Marten’s
66. References Facts and Information About London (2010). Retrieved Feb. 12, 2011 from http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/regions/london.htm