Mark Henderson answered
London became the capital of England because:
Over time, London has become the cultural, political and economic capital of England, due to the reasons mentioned above.
- A major Roman settlement was founded on the site in 43 AD called Londinium.
- The river Thames is a major trading route.
- The city had large Roman walls which protected it from attack.
- The location was ideal for fishing and trade.
- The Thames flows into the North sea and English channel, linking the city with Europe.
- William the Conqueror developed the settlement and build the Tower of London.
- The Royal Treasury was then located at the Tower of London.
- The City gradually began to become the cultural and economic centre of the country.
- It is where both the government of the UK and the Monarch reside.
Over time, London has become the cultural, political and economic capital of England, due to the reasons mentioned above.
It is now one of the most populous cities in Europe (and the world) - and is also the most visited city on the planet.
In addition, London is the world's leading financial centre alongside New York City, and has the fifth-largest GDP of any metropolitan area in the world (and the largest in Europe). The city has its own devolved assembly called the Greater London Authority, which governs the city along with the elected mayor.
London is a culturally-diverse area which is home to a wide range of different peoples and cultures. More than 300 languages are spoken within the city's borders and, in fact, London is home to around 12.5% of the entire population of the UK.
Tourist attractions in London include:
London is a culturally-diverse area which is home to a wide range of different peoples and cultures. More than 300 languages are spoken within the city's borders and, in fact, London is home to around 12.5% of the entire population of the UK.
Tourist attractions in London include:
- Tower Bridge
- The London Eye
- The Houses of Paliament
- British Museum
- Tate Modern gallery
