With just a few days left until the Olympics kick off in London, we take a look at some interesting facts and history about London
6 things you might not know about London
 London is the largest city in Europe and home to over 7 million people. Dating back to Roman times, the population has remained ethnically diverse - Jews, Muslims and Dutch traders arrived during the Middle Ages and centuries of slave trade contributed to a growing black community. Immigrant numbers rose during WW ll, and again post-war as the worker shortage saw an influx from the West Indies, Europe, and Asia. Today, there are 200 different ethnics and 300 languages spoken throughout London.
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2 Comments |
| RD Editor on 18 July 2012 ,14:11 Thanks Matt, great pick-up. And very interesting story! We've updated the info about Tower Bridge. Cheers, RD Editor |
| Matt Potter on 15 July 2012 ,00:58 Guys, the bridge you're showing there is not of London Bridge. That's Tower Bridge. Ironic really, because you're telling that story story of the earlier London Bridge being packed up and sold to an Arizonan, which is true. Thing is, that American buyer got mixed up, too. Saw Tower Bridge, thought it was called London Bridge, put in an offer. Was he ever gutted when he got London Bridge. Might want to let your pic editor guy know. Cheers chaps. Love, Matt, nr Tower Bridge, London |
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