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The history of London is a fascinating story, from the early Roman invaders through to the pioneers of the Victorian age and the blitz of World War II.

There is plenty to see of London’s past history and there is a significant amount of historic sites in London.

You can walk through the ruins of London's Roman amphitheatre and have a cup of tea at Charles Dickens’s house.

London’s streets may not be paved with gold but they are certainly paved with history!

Gladiators in London
Gladiator games re-enactment on the Guildhall courtyard, the site of London’s Roman Amphitheatre

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The London Wall
London Wall was the defensive wall first built by the Romans around London (Londinium).

The photo above is of one of the most impressive surviving sections of the wall just outside Tower Hill tube station. It is close to the Tower of London, with a replica statue of the Emperor Trajan standing in front of it.

photo of street art in Hanbury Street London

Hanbury Street
This large street art painting of a girl is in Hanbury Street in Spitalfields, in the east end of London. It was painted by artist Cosmo Sarson.

Hanbury Street is also infamous for its connections with Jack the Ripper. On 8 September 1888, the body of Annie Chapman was found in the garden of number 29 Hanbury Street. Chapman is generally believed to have been the second victim of Jack the Ripper.

Leighton House
Leighton House was the former home of Frederic Leighton (1830 – 1896), a prominent English painter and sculptor. His house in Holland Park, London has been turned into a museum.

Leighton House contains a number of Leighton's drawings, paintings and sculptures. The house also features his collection of Iznik tiles. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Arab Hall.

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