History and Revolutions.

London Affords a Wealth of History

Today, London is the capital and by far the largest city in the United Kingdom, with over 8 million inhabitants.

As would be expected, the city has a long and varied history, which can be traced back for over 2000 years. This makes London a fascinating city for visitors, especially for historians, or for those with historic interests.

To cater for these needs, there are a large number of London holiday rentals available for every budget and taste. These rentals vary from cheaper budget hotels and apartments, to luxurious Five Star Hotels with views of the iconic St Paul's Cathedral, originally said to be built on the top of the Roman Temple of Diana.

More affluent visitors may wish to stay in and around Mayfair, an area which was specifically built for the more prosperous Londoners in the 18th Century, following the Industrial Revolution.

Tracing back history further in time, there are still remnants and reminders of the London Wall, built by the Romans between 190 and 225 AD, to be found to the North of the Thames. Reasonably priced accommodation can be found around the sites of the seven city gates, such as Ludgate, Bishopsgate and Aldersgate.

From more recent times, there are a number of interesting buildings and monuments from the Tudor periods of the 15th to 17th Centuries, many of which have now become hotels and guest houses, full of character and history.