the citizens of london
1London — The capital of the Empire and from early times an important centre of trade and commerce. On the northern bank of the River Thames. The first authentic mention of Londinium, as it was called by the Romans, occurs in Tacitus, Annales, Lib.… …
2London Bridge — Extends across the River Thames from Adelaide Place and King William Street to High Street, Southwark. Architect, J. Rennie. Erected 1824 31. Opened by King William IV. in 1831. It is made of granite, with 5 elliptical arches (Gent. Mag …
3Lord Mayor of the City of London — The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of (and head of) the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of… …
4London — London † Catholic Encyclopedia ► London London, the capital of England and chief city of the British Empire, is situated about fifty miles from the mouth of the Thames, Lat. 51°30 , Long. 0°5 . The word London is used in widely… …
5The Great Conduit in Westcheap — At the eastern end of Cheapside in the parish of St. Mary Colechurch, opposite the Hospital of St. Thomas of Acons, or Mercers Chapel. Shown on Leake s map 1666. Earliest mention: Stow says it was begun to be made in 1285 (S. 17, 267,… …
6Rumours and conspiracy theories about the July 2005 London bombings — As is common following major terrorist attacks and other catastrophes, there were many questions, rumours and theories about the July 2005 London bombings, principally on the internet.Conspiracy theoriesWithholding evidenceAmongst complaints that …
7London Records — These are perhaps sufficiently indicated in the list of authorities set out at the commencement of this work, but it may not be amiss to deal with them somewhat more in detail. London is rich in municipal records, and in spite of numerous… …
8London — /lun deuhn/, n. 1. Jack, 1876 1916, U.S. short story writer and novelist. 2. a metropolis in SE England, on the Thames: capital of the United Kingdom. 3. City of, an old city in the central part of the former county of London: the ancient nucleus …
9The Anarchy — For the societal state involving a complete lack of government, see Anarchy. The Anarchy Date 1135–1154 Location England Result Treaty of Wallingford …
10(St.) Thomas Chapel, London Bridge — Erected over the centre pier of the first stone bridge on the east side, 1176 1209. Capella beati Thomae Martyris super Pontem, 31 Ed. I., in list of London benefices in Lib. Cust. I. 228. Peter the chaplain of Colechurch, who commenced …
