London UK

London, the capital of the UK, has a recorded history that goes back over 2,000 years to Roman rulers. Over this time London has experienced plague, the devastating fire of London, civil war, aerial bombardment and terrorist attacks. Today, London is one of the world's most important business, financial, and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contributes to its status as a major UK and global city.